Delhi: There is a discussion about Team India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami whether he will get a place in the Test team for the tour of England. Shami has not played Test cricket for the last 23 months. His last Test was at the World Test Championship against Australia in June 2023. Then he remained out for 14 months due to injury and in January this year he returned to international cricket.
Shami’s performance in IPL 2025
However, Shami’s performance in IPL 2025 has not been much special. He has taken only 6 wickets in 9 matches and did not appear in the whole season. For this reason, people suspect whether they are ready for a long format.
Shami gets support
But former Indian batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu has openly supported Shami. He said that even though Shami’s T20 form is not good, his effect in red ball i.e. Test cricket is still tremendous.
Sidhu’s statement
Sidhu said in an interview, “People say that Shami proves to be expensive with white ball, but the red ball is different. When he bowls from the red ball, his seam is standing straight. When the seam is on the pitch, the ball moves outwards up to 6 inches, which is more dangerous than the swing in the air.
Shami has played 14 Tests in England so far and has taken 42 wickets. Although his average has been 40.50, his experience and his impact with the new ball has been excellent.
32 wickets in 10 matches
When Shami was out due to injury, Jasprit Bumrah alone had to take the responsibility of fast bowling in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah took 32 wickets in 10 matches, but he could not get the support of any senior fast bowler.
India did not win Test series in England for 18 years
In such a situation, Shami’s return is considered very important on England tour. India has not won the Test series in England for the last 18 years. If this time there is a history of history, then Bumrah will have to get the support of an experienced bowler like Shami.
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