Mohammed Shami Fitness; BCCI | India Vs Australia Test | Indian selectors asked for Shami’s fitness report: Committee may take decision after Adelaide Test; Shami playing Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Indian selectors have sought the fitness report of Mohammed Shami from National Cricket Academy (NCA) physio Nitin Patel. Shami is currently playing for Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Patel is with the team during the Bengal match to keep an eye on his fitness.

BCCI sources told Dainik Bhaskar that the selection committee has asked for the fitness report of Mohammed Shami. Based on the report, a decision will be taken whether to send Shami on Australia tour or not.

Selectors were also present in Ranji match Nitin Patel was also present along with a selector to check Shami’s fitness in the Ranji matches against Madhya Pradesh and Bengal. At that time the fitness report said that Shami needed to play a few more domestic matches. After which Shami was included in the Bengal team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Bengal team has now played 6 matches and Shami bowled 23.3 overs in them.

Even during SMAT, selection committee members and physio were available to keep an eye on Shami’s fitness. The physio will soon submit his report to BCCI. After which the team management and selection committee will take a decision on sending Shami to Australia.

Shami returned from Ranji match after a year Shami returned to the field in the Ranji Trophy match after almost a year. He played a Ranji match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore from 13 to 16 November. Shami took 4 wickets in the first innings of the match and 3 wickets in the second innings. With the help of which Bengal defeated MP on their own home ground.

Underwent ankle surgery after ODI World Cup 34-year-old Shami played the ODI World Cup final against Australia on 19 November 2023. After this he did not play any international match. In January this year, he underwent ankle surgery in England. For the last several months, Shami was in the rehab camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. After which he returned from professional cricket in October.

Shami shared this photo after successful ankle surgery in January 2023.

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