'Why is Shami not playing?' Twitter shocked as India drop star bowler

Shami is a fan-favorite and scalped as many as 5 wickets against England in recent World Cup clash where the Indian team struggled and eventually lost to the hosts.

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami, who has a hattrick in his pocket in the ongoing World Cup, was unexpectedly dropped from playing eleven in the semi-final match against New Zealand and fans seem to be furious. Twitter was flooded with posts about the controversial decision to drop Shami as soon as the playing eleven were revealed.

#SemiFinal1 #Shami #BCCIWhat the reason behind dropping @MdShami11 He should be in playing 11 @MdShami11 bowling figure in last games was very good instant of @BhuviOfficial #TeamIndia doesn't win without @MdShami11

— Rahul kumawat (@Rahulgaidar) July 9, 2019

3D glasses required for those who dropped @MdShami11.#ShamiVery disappointed In form bowler not selected.And out of form @BhuviOfficial is in the side in #SemiFinal1.#indiavsNewzealand #CWC19

— Akil Ahmed (@AkilAhm56119783) July 9, 2019

Shami is a fan-favorite and scalped as many as 5 wickets of England against recent World Cup clash where the Indian team struggled and eventually lost to the hosts.

Some even took a humorous take to the decision as Indian squad looked strong with 2 continuous maiden overs when the match began.

#INDvNZ #shami is not playing todays game Indians ~ pic.twitter.com/1ZthPujCnv

— Troll Kuchiku (@KuchikuTroll) July 9, 2019

All the #shami supporters right now! #INDvNZ #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/ZdTNSPc0QH

— Furquan Ilyas 🇮🇳 (@Furquan_ilyas) July 9, 2019

Shami has 14 wickets in four matches, including three four-wicket hauls, a fifer and that too at an excellent average of 13.79.