During the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Indian squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have received their maiden call for the long format of the game.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali expected Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh to be named in the squad and hence questioned the selectors for their decision with the squad, and blamed them for putting too much pressure on pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
“I am surprised why there is no Mohammed Shami in the squad for the Australia tour. You have put all the load on Bumrah. Arshdeep (Singh) could have been in the squad because he brings variety. In this team, India’s fast bowling is not complete without Shami. Without Shami, India might face problems in Australia. In Australia, your weapon is fast bowling. India will have problems in Australia,” Basit said on his YouTube channel.
