The ongoing Boxing day test Border-Gavaskar Trophy and round the corner. The teams are planning to give their best in this match Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) which is a tie where both teams win at least one practice match. In that case, the star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami's The expected arrival would have set the tone for the match and given the Indian team a much needed boost in the bowling line-up. However, a The organization of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) He recently gave an update on Shami's injury status.
Mohammed Shami deemed unfit for the remaining two Tests
In a throwback to Indian bowling, Shami was deemed unfit for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia. Certified Media Consultant from Devajit SaikiaBCCI Honorable Secretary read, “Shami bowled 43 overs in Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in November. Following this, he played nine matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he also bowled extra sessions on the side to build his bowling volume. prepare for the game.
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“However, his left knee has shown slight swelling due to the gradual increase in his bowling activity. The swelling is on the expected lines, due to the amount of bowling after a long period. According to the latest medical examination, the BCCI Medical Team It has been determined that his knee needs more time to concentrate on the bowling load, so he has not been considered fit for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ” the advice went on.
Shami sprained his left knee as he was expected to return to the Indian team for the Test match new Zealand. The Indian pacer suffered a groin injury that required surgery after the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November 2023. Shami has been in rehabilitation at National Cricket Academy (NCA) since then. The 34-year-old has been selected in the Bengal squad Vijay Hazare Trophyhowever, his availability for his home side will depend on the condition of his knee.
Bengal's top class has raised hopes of Shami's return to the Indian team
Shami had a good record in this regard SMAT 2024 for his Bengal team where he bowled 35 overs and took 11 wickets. He played a major role in his team's run to the quarterfinals of the prestigious domestic tournament. Earlier, the Indian pacer announced his return to competitive cricket after a serious knee injury and took seven wickets in a Ranji Trophy match with Madhya Pradesh. Shami's poor record in the domestic season was the main reason why fans and pundits believed that his return to the national team would add value to the Indian team in their quest to defeat the Aussies, but it seems fate has decided otherwise.