'Why Shami not there?': Madan Lal on Indian pacer's snub from T20 World Cup 15-man squad

Experienced Indian pacer Shami failed to make the cut to the team but he will travel to Australia as a standby. After last year's T20 World Cup, he was out of India's T20I scheme. However, after the team's poor show in Asia Cup 2022, he has been recalled to the team for South Africa and Australia T20I series.

Madan Lal suggested that Shami should have been picked in the T20 WC squad as the conditions in Australia are going to help him. "He (Shami) is your big match bowler. And in Australia he could be really important.

I don't understand why he is not in the 15-man squad. He is a kind of bowler who, in the first three overs, can get you wickets," Madan Lal told IANS.

1/19Team India for T20 World CupShow Captions<p>The captain and opener.

One of the batting mainstays who likes to bat in Australia with the ball coming nicely on to the bat.<br /></p><p>The vice-captain and his captain's opening partner most probably. Had a bad Asia Cup by his standards. Stylish and not to be counted out.<br /></p><p>The batting mainstay.

Back in form after scoring his 71st international century in the Asia Cup. Unstoppable if he gets going.<br /></p><p>India's own 360 degree player. Has a wide array of shots and can punish any bowling attack on his day.

Vital cog in the Indian middle order.<br /></p><p>Raw but exciting. One of the five centurions for India in T20Is. Has the power to clear the big grounds in Australia.<br /></p><p>The Maverick.

Has great memories of touring Australia. Had pulled off a sensational Test series victory at the Gabba in January 2021.<br /></p><p>Story that dream comebacks are made of. One of the two players in the current Indian squad who were part of the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 (apart from Rohit.