SaralnamaVeteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, 34, was left out of the Asia Cup 2025 squad but remains focused on winning the ODI World Cup for India. Shami, who last played internationally in the 2025 Champions Trophy, said his only dream is to win the ODI World Cup, especially after the close loss in 2023. He denied retirement talks and said he will continue playing domestic cricket to stay ready for the national team. Shami praised fans' support and admitted luck was not on India's side in the 2023 final. Known for his fast bowling and key performances, Shami aims to be part of the 2027 World Cup-winning team. He has taken 462 wickets across formats and remains motivated to contribute to Indian cricket. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 12:22 IST; source: link)