Delhi: In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Bengal will be without the services of its star pacer Mohammed Shami in the opening match against Delhi in Hyderabad on Saturday. Shami, who has played 10 matches for Bengal since his return to competitive cricket last month (including (including a Ranji Trophy group match against Madhya Pradesh and nine Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy matches), he has a swollen knee and played a couple of matches with the injury during the national T20 tournament. Was.
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Shami is suffering from knee injury
Shami had bowled brilliantly in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but at the same time his injury has also increased more than before. Shami has been barred by BCBI Center of Excellence from participating in the first mat of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Shami, who is suffering from a knee injury, has been asked to rest by the BCBI. This step has been taken as a precaution in view of his knee problem.
Shami will have to be 200 percent fit
Shami’s participation in the India-Australia Test series is also uncertain, especially after captain Rohit Sharma said in the press conference after the draw of the Brisbane, Gabba match on Wednesday that the senior pacer needs to be “100” before leaving for Australia for the remaining two Test matches. Not percentage, but 200 percent fit.
Shami may be available against Tripura
So, will Shami be available for Bengal’s next Vijay Hazare Trophy match, which is against Tripura on December 26? According to BCCI sources, Shami can reach Hyderabad by December 24, due to which he can be available for the Tripura matches.
Mukesh Kumar will get a chance
Shami will not be in the match against Delhi, so Bengal will get the services of pacer Mukesh Kumar, who worked hard during the practice session in Uppal, Hyderabad on Thursday. Mukesh, who was among the reserve players for the Australia Test, has been impressive in recent matches for India ‘A’.
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