It remains to be seen whether Mohammed Shami will play in the Duleep Trophy or not. The ace India Cricket Team pacer has been missing action since the finals of the ODI World Cup 2023. Shami underwent a knee surgery and currently is on his way to achieve full recovery. Reports claim that Shami can be featured in one of the Duleep Trophy matches to access his match fitness ahead of IND vs BAN Test series.
Mohammed Shami is current at NCA where is undergoing his last stage of rehabilitation. It has been reported that Shami has hit the nets and has started to consistently increase his bowling workload over the past weeks. And with some odd 40 days remaining before the IND vs BAN Tests, Shami expects to be completely match fit by then.
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Shami to play in Duleep Trophy?
And a good way for the BCCI Selection Committee would be to test his fitness in the opening round of the Duleep Trophy. Save a couple of seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the Indian team would is expected to feature in the opening round matches of the domestic tournament.
Reports claim that a series of India team players are expected to play the opening round of the Duleep Trophy on 5th September. Meanwhile the India camp will also be held in Chennai before the start of the 1st Test which takes place on 19th September.
Since Shami last played a game in November, it is of paramount importance that he becomes completely match fit. And with reports of Jasprit Bumrah getting an extended break, Shami will be put in-charge to lead India’s pace attack.
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