Along with Mohammed Shami, Team India is also waiting for his return. Because the next few months are going to be very important for the Indian team. First of all, we have to face New Zealand in the 3-match home test series. After this the team will tour Australia for a 5 test match series. Only these 7 matches will ensure the team's berth in the WTC finals. Meanwhile, a news has come out which will increase the tension of Team India. According to the report of Anandabazar Patrika, Shami has not been selected in the Bengal team for the first two matches of Ranji Trophy, which means he will have to wait longer to return to the field.

Why was he not selected?

Mohammed Shami last played in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Almost 11 months have passed since then but Shami is away from cricket. He underwent ankle surgery in February and is now rehabbing at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. He was expected to return from Ranji Trophy but it seems that this will not happen now. The Telegraph has quoted a player of the Bengal team as reporting that he has a swallowing problem. Therefore he will not be able to play in Ranji Trophy. In some other media reports it has also been mentioned that he is not fully fit at present.

When will it return?

The Indian team will play the first Test match on the Australia tour from 22nd November, that is, it is scheduled to leave a few days before that. From this tour, we have to face New Zealand on 16th October. Now this will be Shami's last chance to make a comeback and prepare before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to Anandabazar Patrika, Shami will now make a comeback directly from this series.

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However, Times of India recently quoted its sources as saying that Shami had swelling in his knee. It was also estimated that recovery would take about 1.5 months. After this, he was considered out of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. But then Shami rejected this news and talked about preparing vigorously for the series. At the same time, he has shared the video of his training with NCA, in which he can be seen working out.