India T20 WC Squad – Jasprit Bumrah Injury: Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out of T20 World Cup has created a huge crisis in Team India. The selectors do not have many options on the bench to replace the star player. But it’s Mohammad Shami who is the frontrunner. But considering he is recovering from Covid-19 and hasn’t played any T20s since IPL 2022, the selectors are likely to include him in the ODI squad for the South Africa series, starting October 6. Follow IND vs SA ODI LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
“Shami has just tested negative. He will get the required tests done and report to the NCA. Yes, he hasn’t played any games and that is a concern. He needs to be match ready. It’s up to the selectors whether they want him to play in the ODI series and get ready for Australia,” a senior BCCI official said.
India T20 WC Squad: Selectors likely to ask Mohammad Shami to play in SA ODI series to get match-ready for T20 World Cup, Follow LIVE Updates
With Jasprit Bumrah injured, Mohammad Shami is set to be added to India’s 15-member squad. BCCI can make changes to the squad irrespective of injury by October 9. They have another six days to make last-minute changes until October 15 if ICC grants permission.
While Team India are set to leave for Australia on October 6, Shami could be asked to stay back and join the World Cup squad after the ODI series ends on October 11. India will play two warm-up games on October 17 and 19 against Australia and New Zealand. But before that, the team management would want Shami to get back to 100% match fitness.
“Shami not playing any matches before T20 World Cup is actually a concern. Hopefully, he is fit and gets to play the warm-ups. We have time to make changes in the squad. So, it would not be a problem. Once we receive a report on Hooda, we will have more clarity. For now, the squad will remain the same including the reserves,” a senior BCCI official told InsideSport.
India T20 WC Squad: India’s injury crisis before World Cup:
- Mohammad Shami is technically not injured but is still recovering from Covid and is currently unavailable.
- Although Shami has tested negative for Covid, he will need to pass the BCCI-mandated cardiovascular test to be eligible.
- Deepak Hooda has a back injury and a full medical report is awaited.
- Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of T20 World Cup with a back stress fracture.
- Harshal Patel is also returning from a rib injury and is yet to hit full tilt.
- Deepak Chahar did well on his return in the 1st T20 against South Africa but he hasn’t been given a lot of opportunities.
- Umesh Yadav is not at his 100 per cent following muscle injury.
- Mohammad Shami is the most experienced bowler in the squad and is likely to be included in the 15-member squad.
- With lack of game time, Shami could be asked to play in the ODI series to get some crucial game time before T20 WC.
- Mohammed Siraj has been put on standby for reserves and could be asked to come back from UK and join the World Cup bound team.
India T20 WC Squad: Selectors likely to ask Mohammad Shami to play in SA ODI series to get match-ready for T20 World Cup, Follow LIVE Updates
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