“Expected to be fit…”: Jay Shah hints on Mohammed Shami’s return

A few days ago, Mohammed Shami again made his fans concerned by admitting that he doesn’t know when he will return to action. However, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah gave a major update on Shami’s return date, almost confirming his availability for the Border-Gavaskar Test series set to commence during November.

Shami has been out of action since sustaining an ankle injury during the ODI World Cup. His last appearance for the Indian team came in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 where unfortunately, the Men in Blue ended up on the losing side. He later underwent surgery and has since been recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

BCCI’s chief-selector Ajit Agarkar said last month that he is hopeful of Shami’s return for the 2-match Test series against Bangladesh, set to begin from September 19.

“September 19 is the first Test and that was always the goal. I don’t know if that is his timeline for recovery, will have to ask the guys at the NCA about that,” Agarkar said before the Indian team’s departure to Sri Lanka.

As the concerns regarding Shami’s return to the team reignited, Shah went on to guarantee the pacer’s presence in the Indian team for their tour of Australia, where the Men in Blue will play a 5-match Test series.

“Our team is already well prepared. We have rested Jasprit Bumrah for a while now. Mohammad Shami is expected to be fit too. This is an experienced Indian side now. Seniors like Rohit and Kohli are fit,” Shah told The Times of India.

“Your question about Shami is right. He will be there because he is experienced, and we need him in Australia,” Shah added.

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