Delhi: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s absence from the Indian cricket team’s playing XI has become the biggest question these days. There is no question on his fitness, and he is fully prepared to play. Nevertheless, neither he participated in the first T20 match played in Kolkata nor in the second match in Chennai.
Shami’s current status
According to the Times of India report, “Shami has lost 2 kg weight after her injury and now he is bowling at his full speed. However, his need in T20 format is not visible at the moment. He is fully fit and is being prepared for the ODI series. “
Actually, there is a major strategy behind not including Shami in T20 matches. Indian team management wants to protect them for ODI cricket, especially keeping in mind the next year’s Champions Trophy. The team management hopes that Shami can play a big role among the questions about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. Its decision has been taken so that their fitness remains intact for a long time.
Why not play in T20i right?
Given the team’s current performance and Shami’s long -term role, he is currently rested in T20 matches. India has already won two T20 matches in Kolkata and Chennai, which does not cause any significant reason for captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir.
It is the priority of the Indian team to prepare Shami for big tournaments like ODI and Champions Trophy. He has been the highest wicket -taking bowlers for India in 2019 and 2023 World Cups. In such a situation, using Shami in the right format at the right time seems to have a sensible decision.
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