India pacer Mohammed Shami’s upcoming tour of Australia is in serious jeopardy after reports emerged that he has developed a ‘swollen knee’ during his rehabilitation. The setback comes at a crucial time as India gears up for their tour Down Under later this year. Shami, who has been an integral part of India’s fast bowling attack, is now facing a race against time to regain full fitness in order to be considered for the series.
The news has left the Indian team management worried, especially considering Shami’s importance in their bowling lineup. The fast bowler has been key to India’s success in recent years, with his ability to swing the ball both ways and pick up crucial wickets in pressure situations. His absence would be a major blow to the team, who are already dealing with injuries to key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Shami’s injury comes at a time when India’s fast bowling resources are already stretched thin. With other pacers like Ishant Sharma also sidelined with injuries, the team will have to rely on younger and less experienced bowlers to fill the void left by Shami. This could potentially weaken India’s bowling attack and make it harder for them to compete against Australia, especially in their home conditions.
The Indian team management will be closely monitoring Shami’s recovery process in the coming weeks. If he is unable to regain full fitness in time for the tour, they will have to make some tough decisions on whether to risk playing him or look for alternative options. For now, all eyes will be on Shami as he works towards getting back to full strength and hopefully being able to take part in the highly anticipated series against Australia.
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