Mohammed Shami’s farm is a matter of concern for the team. (Photo- PTI)
Team India can be selected on May 23 or 24 for the 5 Test series against England. This time the team will look somewhat changed, because after Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket, BCCI has started looking for a new captain. Apart from this, many young players can also get a chance in this team, who have performed brilliantly in IPL and domestic cricket. The 2025-27 World Test Championship will begin with the tour of England, so BCCI does not want to take any risk. Therefore, big players not running in the form can be excluded from the team. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s name is at the forefront of this episode.
Mohammed Shami could not return to old rhythm
After returning from the injury, Team India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has not yet returned to his old rhythm. He is seen struggling while bowling. In such a situation, it is difficult to choose him in the series of five Test matches.
According to a Times of India report, a BCCI source has claimed, “Mohammed Shami has not been elected automatically for the tour of England. His farm and fitness remains a matter of concern. Shami has been playing international cricket for several months, but still he is seen fade-fetted”. Let us know that Mohammed Shami last played the Test in the final of the World Test Championship in 2023.
Questions arising on fitness
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s fitness remains a matter of concern at this time. He is struggling to complete his runup. His ball is not reaching the wicketkeeper. Although the performance of the IPL does not matter much in the selection of the Test team, Shami is not visible at all in the rhythm, which remains a matter of concern for the selection committee.
Some time ago, the selection committee thought that Mohammed Shami and Jaspreet will continue to rotate Bumrah in the five -match Test series, but the news is coming that Bumrah himself is expected to play in only two or three matches due to the work load. In such a situation, Team India’s fast bowling can be affected.
Return in Champions Trophy
After the injury, Mohammed Shami returned to the Champions Trophy, but his bowling did not show a edge. He was also seen struggling in IPL 2025. This season, he has given 337 runs off 180 balls and his economy rate is 11.23. During this time, he has been able to take only 6 wickets.