Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 08, 2024, 07:00 AM
IND vs AUS: The ongoing five-match Test series between India and Australia has created excitement among cricket lovers. In the first match, Team India won a big win by 295 runs, but in the second Test, the Indian team seems to be in a weak position. Meanwhile, a big good news has come out, which is very encouraging for the Indian team and their fans.Indian team's star fast bowler Mohammed Shami may soon join Team India for the remaining matches of this series. Shami's return will give new strength to the Indian bowling unit and his experience will be of great benefit to the team.Waiting for fitness test resultsAccording to the Indian Express report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is waiting for the results of Mohammed Shami's fitness test from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). If Shami is declared fit, he can soon leave for Australia. The BCCI has completed all the preparations for his return, including visa and other formalities.A BCCI official said that the selection committee is just waiting for the approval of the NCA. Shami recently trained at the NCA in Bengaluru to prove his fitness. Apart from this, he has also performed brilliantly in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments.Why is Shami's return important?Mohammed Shami is an experienced fast bowler of the Indian team, known for his reverse swing and accurate bowling. Team India is missing him in the second Test played in Adelaide. His return will not only strengthen the bowling attack, but it will also prove helpful in putting pressure on the opposition batsmen.Shami last played a Test match for India against Australia in June 2023. After this, after playing in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023, he underwent surgery and went on rest. After performing brilliantly in domestic cricket, he is now ready for Team India again.Team India's position in the seriesIndia performed brilliantly in the first Test of the series, but in the second match, the team is struggling against the Australian batsmen. In such a situation, the return of an experienced bowler like Shami can prove to be a game-changer for the team.It will be interesting to see if Shami is able to become a part of the team before the third Test. The results of his fitness report are expected soon, and fans are eagerly waiting for his return.Mohammad Shami's return can prove to be a big boost for Indian cricket. His experience and skills will not only benefit the Indian team in bowling, but the team's morale will also remain high. Now it remains to be seen when the BCCI selection committee includes Shami in the team and how his return affects the team's performance.