Mohammed Shami's India Comeback Confirmed! Know About His Next Series

India’s cricket calendar remains busy with national and international assignments happening across different formats. With the focus shifting to the upcoming 50-over ODI bilateral matches, fans are excited about the coming New Zealand ODI series.

The IND vs NZ ODI squad is yet to be announced soon and fans are anticipating changes as soon as the series nears. After months of speculation, strong domestic performances have once again pushed Mohammed Shami India comeback into the spotlight.
Over the last few weeks, the senior pacer has been quietly building his case through domestic tournaments. With consistent spells in the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, he has shown the ability to manage his workload and also maintain impressive stats.

What will be Mohammed Shami Next International Match?

With everything under control, some reports suggest that Shami has not been kept out of the selectors' plans for the upcoming ODI assignment. So, as per talks, Mohammed Shami next international match could well be during the home ODIs against New Zealand.

According to multiple reports, Mohammed Shami is firmly back on the selectors’ radar. After last featuring for India in the Champions Trophy in March 2025, the fast bowler has been kept out of the setup due to fitness concerns despite being one of the best bowlers in the world. Since then, he has worked on his fitness, focused on domestic duties, and turned out regularly for long and demanding spells.

Shami has been kept out of the national team since the Champions Trophy 2025 and then had a poor IPL. He was overlooked in the away tour of England, followed by some heated exchanges with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Now, as of the latest report, the selectors haven’t shut the door for Shami.

“Mohammed Shami is being discussed regularly. He is not out of reckoning. The only concern is about his fitness. A bowler of his calibre will get wickets. It is wrong to say he is out of the selection radar. He is looking good for the New Zealand One-Day series. Do not be surprised if he is picked, given his experience and ability to take wickets at will. Even the 2027 World Cup is a possibility,” a BCCI source said on Mohammad Shami comeback.

Mohammed Shami, Next series and record

The upcoming IND vs NZ ODI series could be Mohammed Shami next international assignment. It is scheduled to begin on January 11, with matches in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore. With workload management in mind and experience needed, this could be the time when Mohammed Shami comeback could become true.

As per records, Mohammed Shami ODI records are strong against New Zealand; he has taken 38 wickets in 16 ODIs against them at an average close to 21. He is considered as one of the best ODI bowlers of all time. India might rest one out of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana from the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11, as they are both participating in the T20 World Cup 2026.

As a result, India's pace bowling options for the NZ ODI series are limited. With the ability to strike regularly and control with a new ball in the middle overs, Shami could be a reliable fit for India’s long-term planning with the World Cup 2027 coming up.