Delhi: The discussion about Indian team’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami has intensified. Due to India’s defeat in the second test and no special performance by any bowler during that period, people have started missing Shami. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes that Shami should be immediately sent to Australia so that he can play in the Brisbane Test.
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Bringing Shami in the fourth test is not beneficial
Basit Ali said, “If Shami is sent for the fourth Test, it will be of no use. Send it now and feed them in GABA test. If you have to call for Melbourne Test, it is better not to call at all. India needs Shami at this time.”
Harshit Rana’s performance is not effective
Actually, the performance of young bowler Harshit Rana was not effective in the Pink Ball Test, where he returned without taking any wicket. Many experts believe that Jasprit Bumrah did not get enough support from other bowlers. Indian captain Rohit Sharma also admitted that other bowlers will have to perform better. However, he supported Rana and said that he bowled well on his debut in the Perth Test.
Shami will play only after being 100% sure: Rohit
Rohit told in the post-match press conference that special attention is being paid to Shami’s fitness to bring him back into the Test team. He said, “The doors are open for Shami, but his situation is being monitored. His knee got swollen during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which affected his preparation. We want him to return to the team fully fit. If we call him now and he gets injured again, it will be difficult for the team. “We would like to feed them only after being 100% sure.”
Shami’s recent form
Mohammed Shami has not played any international match since the final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. He was out due to an ankle injury. After surgery, he returned to first-class cricket from Ranji Trophy 2024-25. After this he also played in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024. In this domestic T20 tournament, he has taken 8 wickets in 7 matches. At the same time, he made an important contribution in Bengal’s victory against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy by taking 7 wickets.
Rohit worried about Bumrah after the defeat in the second test
