Mohammed Shami Fitness / Shami will not return to BGT, BCCI issues a big update regarding his fitness

Mohammed Shami's hopes of returning to the Test series against Australia are over. According to a BCCI report, Shami will not play the last two Tests due to a knee problem. His fitness is being monitored. His participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy will depend on the fitness test.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 23, 2024, 06:17 PM

Mohammed Shami Fitness: Disappointing news has come out for the fans waiting for the return of veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami in the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia. The BCCI recently issued a statement giving an update on Shami's fitness status, saying that he will not be able to play in the remaining two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Shami's fitness status

Mohammed Shami, who has been out of Team India since the World Cup 2023, was trying to make a comeback after his ankle surgery. He made a comeback with a brilliant performance in domestic cricket, in which he participated in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Playing for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in November, he bowled 43 overs in the Ranji Trophy match. After this, he also tested his bowling ability in nine matches of SMAT.

However, due to long bowling sessions and increased workload, minor swelling was seen in his left knee. The BCCI medical team expressed concern over this and said that Shami needs more time to be fully fit.

Return time not decided

According to the BCCI, Shami will continue his rehab process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for the time being. The board said that given his knee condition, Shami needs to control the bowling workload to return to Test cricket.

However, the board has clarified about his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy that it will depend on his fitness test. The BCCI said, "Based on the current medical assessment, Mohammed Shami has not been deemed available for the remaining two Test matches. He will continue his rehab process under the supervision of the medical staff at the Center of Excellence."

Fans may have to wait long

Mohammed Shami is an important member of the Indian bowling attack, and his absence can be challenging for the team. However, both the board and the fans are waiting for him to return to the field fully healthy. The time of Shami's return is not yet decided, but it is expected that he will be seen on the field soon.

In this situation, it will be important for the team management to give opportunities to other fast bowlers as an alternative to Shami and be ready for the upcoming important matches.