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The Boxing Day test of the course Border-Gavaskar Trophy It’s just around the corner. The teams are ready to give their best in the Melbourne Cricket Ground (CGM) which is level with both teams winning one test match each. In such a situation, the star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami’s The much-awaited arrival would have set the tone of the match and provided the Indian team with the much-needed extra strength in the bowling line-up. However, the board Cricket Control in India (BCCI) recently provided an update on Shami’s current injury situation.
Mohammed Shami deemed unfit for remaining two Tests
In a major setback to India’s bowling effort, Shami has been deemed medically unfit for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia. An official notice to the media Devajit Saikiaread the Honorary Joint Secretary of the BCCI, “Shami bowled 43 overs in the Ranji Trophy match for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in November. Following this, he played in all nine Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) games, where he also took part in additional bowling sessions on the sidelines to increase his bowling volume and prepare for the Test matches.
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“However, his left knee has shown slight swelling due to increased joint loading due to his bowling workload. The swelling is as expected due to increased swelling after a prolonged period. Based on current medical evaluation, the BCCI medical team has determined that his knee requires more time for controlled exposure to bowling loads. Accordingly, he has not been found fit to be considered for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,” the notice reads.
Shami developed swelling in his left knee before his expected return to the Indian team during the Test series against New Zealand. The Indian pacer earlier suffered an ankle injury that required surgery after the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November 2023. Shami has been in rehab in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) since then. The 34-year-old has been called up to the Bengal team for the Vijay Hazare TrophyHowever, his availability for selection will depend on the condition of his knee.
A masterclass for Bengal raised hopes about Shami’s return to the Indian team
Shami had an impeccable record in the SMAT 2024 for his home team, Bengal, in which he bowled 35 overs and took 11 wickets. He played an important role in his team’s run to the quarterfinals of the prestigious national tournament. Earlier, the Indian pacer announced his return to competitive cricket after a major knee injury with an incredible seven-wicket haul in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. Shami’s ferocious record in the domestic season was one of the main reasons why fans and analysts believed that his return to the national team would add value to the Indian team in their quest to surpass the Australians, but it seems fate has decided the opposite for the pacemaker.
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