File picture of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah© AFP
Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who’s recovering from an ankle damage, is racing in opposition to time to be match for the Take a look at collection in opposition to South Africa, beginning at Centurion on December 26. Although Shami was included within the Take a look at squad that was introduced on November 30, the 33-year-old’s availability was subjected to his restoration after the remedy. In that context, PTI understands that Shami won’t board the flight to South Africa together with different members of the Take a look at squad corresponding to captain Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli, fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah and others. They’re scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.
Shami is prone to proceed his recuperation at dwelling, and the pacer might make a return through the Take a look at collection at dwelling in opposition to England ranging from January 25 at Hyderabad.
If a alternative is certainly required for Shami, then the selectors underneath Ajit Agarkar have the choice of drafting in a bowler from the India ‘A’ squad which is at present enjoying in South Africa.
Earlier than the primary match in opposition to South Africa, the Take a look at facet members will play a three-day intra-squad match from December 20.
The second Take a look at in opposition to the Proteas will begin at Cape City from January 3, 2024.
In the meantime, Shami has one thing to cheer for as he was nominated for the celebrated Arjuna Award on Wednesday.
As per the data acquired from the Sports activities Ministry, a particular request was made by the BCCI to the ministry to incorporate Shami’s identify as he initially did not determine within the listing.
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