His kit has already been dispatched to Australia.
In a recent turn of events, it is been understood that talismanic fast bowler Mohammed Shami will be called to join the India squad currently touring Australia for the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Multiple reports claim that Shami’s kit has already been dispatched to Australia and only a fitness clearance is remaining from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical team as a formality.
Mohammed Shami is anticipated to be considered for selection in the final two matches of the BGT.
A source privy to the developments revealed to PTI, “Shami’s India kit has already been dispatched to Australia. He will complete Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 assignment and then leave.”
After the second Test in Adelaide, the third Test is set to commence on December 14. However, Shami’s availability for this game is still uncertain. The SMAT final is also slated to be played on December 15.
Notably, some board members believe that Shami’s return to international cricket should not be rushed. However, given the current developments, there is a strong possibility that he could rejoin the squad for the fourth Test in Melbourne, scheduled to begin on Boxing Day.
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Mohammed Shami’s return will ease the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah
Shami returned after a long injury layoff and has so far featured in a Ranji Trophy group league fixture against Madhya Pradesh and also played in the entire league stage of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), claiming eight wickets in seven matches.
Shami will also play in the pre-quarterfinal fixture of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Chandigarh on Monday, which will be his eighth game in a span of 16 days.
Shami has been working extensively with the medical on his weight to get in shape and is also believed to have shed nearly six kilograms.
The Indian team on the other hand are struggling in the second Adelaide Test. After the Aussie bowlers bundled out India for 180, the Aussie batters made life difficult for the Indian bowlers, scoring a relatively big total of 337. Thus, Shami’s return will ease the pressure by a lot on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who once again delivered with a 4-wicket haul.
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