India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made a significant progress in recovery after his surgery for ankle injury he sustained during ODI World Cup last November and hopes to be ready to Play test series against Bangladesh
The selectors have been eyeing on Shami's progress and decision on whether he should play atleast one of the Duleep Trophy matches beginning on September 05. to prove his fitness will be taken soon.
Shami is in the final stages of his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Shami resumed bowling last month for the first time after his surgery in February. He has been increasing his workload with no reports of pain.
"We more or less know who the guys are, there are some injuries at the moment and hope they will be back up. Shami has started to bowl which is a good sign. 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."
"There are so many Tests coming. We will need some depth. Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj have been around for a while, these are the obvious ones. But there will be some conversation around it. Got a lot of first-class cricket coming up so we can build guys up like that,"
Agarkar's Statement proves the need for available fast bowlers who can be rotated to manage Workloads and injuries. Last month, Mohammed Shami revealed his desire to play for Bengal before making it to the Indian team. he also participated in motivational and fitness sessions with state players.
Shami is racing against Time and his availability has brought in many expectations. Even if he misses India's home tests, he would have enough time to regain his bowling rhythm for the tour of Australia.
Mohammed Shami suffered an ankle injury in the ODI World Cup 2023, which caused him many months in his cricketing career. He was a key player for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 taking 24 wickets in seven games with an average of 10.70 and a strike rate of 10.20.