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Shami To Be Included In India's Squad For BGT? Team Management's Opinion Revealed

Aashay Chopade

Shami during training (Source:@KhushalModi18/X.com)Shami during training (Source:@KhushalModi18/X.com)

The first Test between India and Australia is all set to be played from 22nd of November at the Optus Stadium in Perth. It is expected to be a tough tour for the visitors with hostile conditions in Australia and a whitewash from the Kiwis in the last series at the back of the mind. Also, there are selection issues with Rohit Sharma not available and Shubman Gill injured.

Amidst these flurry of negative news, there is one silver lining for India and it is the fitness of Mohammed Shami. The pacer recently made his comeback to competitive cricket with a Ranji game for Bengal and picked seven wickets, bowling more than 40 overs to show that he is back at his best.

There have been calls of his inclusion to the Indian squad, but the BCCI and Indian team management is taking a cautious route and he has now been named in Bengal's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy's squad. The Australian Test series is a long one though, and Shami can still make it to the Indian squad which was quite evident in Morne Morkel's statement on November 20.

Shami's Progress Closely Monitored

The Indian bowling coach stated that they are keeping a close eye on Mohammed Shami and added that his comeback is a massive plus for the Indian team. He mentioned that they are giving the best possible support to Shami and are working closely with the people connected with him in India.

"We are keeping a close eye on Shami. He has been out for a year. For us, it is a massive win that he is back playing. How we can give him the best support to find his feet again. Working closely with the people back home. He is a world class bowler." 

Mohammed Shami last played for India in World Cup 2023 where he was India's leading wicket-taker and his experience of playing in Australia can prove handy in the upcoming BGT.