Team India had to face defeat by 8 wickets against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test. On Sunday, the last day of the match played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, New Zealand scored the required 107 runs to win. After this defeat of Team India, questions are being raised on the performance of some players. Especially on fast bowler Mohammad Siraj, who could not perform anything special in both the innings. In such a situation, Indian fans started missing their star pacer Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action due to injury for the last one year. Shami could not help the team but immediately after the end of the match, he was seen practicing in the stadium itself and testing his fitness.

Shami practiced after the match

On Sunday, October 20, on the last day of the match, New Zealand defeated Team India in about 3 hours. After this, while Team India was bearing the sorrow of its defeat in the dressing room, players like Prasidh Krishna, Akshar Patel, Shubhman Gill were practicing in the middle of the field. These three players were not part of the first test. After his departure, Shami took charge on the pitch.

According to reports, Shami, who was suffering from ankle and knee problems, bowled at full speed without any problem and the team's bowling coach Morne Morkel was keeping an eye on him. Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nair was standing in front of the stumps to face Shami. Shami also troubled Abhishek Nair a lot during this period. According to PTI report, Shami's session lasted for about an hour. During this time, he had a bandage tied on his left leg, which was applied in view of the swelling in the knee.

Will there be relief before Australia tour?

Only the BCCI medical team knows what Shami's practice session revealed about his current fitness status, but this scene must have given some relief and hope to the fans and Team India. Shami suffered an ankle injury during the World Cup last year, after which he has been out of action. He also had surgery at the beginning of this year, after which he is undergoing rehabilitation. It was believed that he would return from the Ranji Trophy season and then play in the Test series against New Zealand, but the swelling in his left knee dashed the hopes. Now the Indian team is hoping that Shami becomes fit before next month's Australia tour.