{"id":18385,"date":"2024-12-07T18:15:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T12:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=18385"},"modified":"2024-12-09T14:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T09:24:23","slug":"mohammed-shamis-border-gavaskar-trophy-update-will-he-join-team-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/mohammed-shamis-border-gavaskar-trophy-update-will-he-join-team-india-18385\/","title":{"rendered":"Mohammed Shami Border-Gavaskar Trophy Update: Will He Join Team India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mohammed Shami, India\u2019s seasoned pacer, is under the spotlight as fans and team management eagerly await updates on his availability for the ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/border-gavaskar-trophy-bgt-schedule-squads-teams-captains-venues-live-broadcast-info-12447\/\">Border-Gavaskar Trophy<\/a> in Australia. Despite his impressive domestic performances, uncertainties surround his return due to fitness concerns. Here\u2019s the latest update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shami&#8217;s Fitness Journey and Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surgery and Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shami underwent <strong>ankle surgery<\/strong> earlier this year and faced an unfortunate <strong>knee injury<\/strong> during recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This delayed his return to international cricket, though he has worked hard to regain his form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domestic Comeback<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ranji-trophy-2024-2025-schedule-date-teams-venue-players-captains-9315\/\"><strong>Ranji Trophy<\/strong> <strong>2024 -2025<\/strong><\/a>: Representing Bengal, Shami picked up <strong>7 wickets in a single four-day match<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-2024-schedule-teams-captains-players-8968\/\"><strong>Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy<\/strong> <strong>2024 &#8211; 2025<\/strong><\/a>: In the <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/t20\/\">T20 format<\/a>, Shami shone with <strong>8 wickets in 7 matches<\/strong> at an economy of <strong>7.67<\/strong>, showcasing his fitness and form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NCA\u2019s Role in Shami\u2019s Return<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>National Cricket Academy (NCA)<\/strong> has yet to give Shami the green light for Test cricket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A special team including <strong>national selector Shib Sundar Das<\/strong>, <strong>Nitin Patel<\/strong> (Sports Science head), and <strong>Nishanta Bardule<\/strong> (S&amp;C trainer) has closely monitored his fitness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Observations by the NCA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shami\u2019s ability to endure <strong>Test match rigors<\/strong> remains under scrutiny despite his domestic performances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The final fitness clearance from the NCA is pending, delaying his potential travel to Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cf2d2d1a\"><strong>Read Also:- <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/mohammed-shami-hits-back-at-sanjay-manjrekar-over-ipl-2025-auction-price-prediction-15086\/\">Mohammed Shami\u2019s Strong Reply to Sanjay Manjrekar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Team\u2019s Preparations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visa and Kit Ready<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reports confirm that Shami\u2019s <strong>visa and kit are prepared<\/strong>, signaling the team\u2019s readiness to welcome him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, clearance from the NCA is mandatory before he can board a flight to Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Struggling Pace Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Shami\u2019s absence, India\u2019s pace attack has struggled, with only <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ipl\/jasprit-bumrah-ipl-2025-team-price-career-stats-records-14146\/\">Jasprit Bumrah<\/a><\/strong> consistently delivering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backups like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ipl\/harshit-rana-ipl-2025-team-price-career-stats-records-14045\/\">Harshit Rana<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ipl\/nitish-kumar-reddy-ipl-2025-team-price-career-stats-records-16854\/\">Nitish Kumar Reddy<\/a><\/strong> lack the discipline and venom needed for Tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Experts Are Saying<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ravi Shastri&#8217;s Take<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Former coach <strong>Ravi Shastri<\/strong> emphasized the urgency of Shami\u2019s inclusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The quicker he (Shami) reaches here, the better.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BCCI Official\u2019s Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We are waiting for the NCA\u2019s fitness clearance report. His kit is ready; once approved, he can join the squad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8Mohammed Shami is unlikely to fly to Australia anytime soon. Indications are that he has not yet received fitness clearance from the BCCI <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vijaymirror?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@vijaymirror<\/a> with the latest: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fRj05taQ10\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/fRj05taQ10<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cPnfBwYZ7L\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/cPnfBwYZ7L<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricbuzz\/status\/1865305837410939297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chances of Shami Joining the Squad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Test Match<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Shami&#8217;s Availability<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Brisbane Test<\/strong><\/td><td>December 14, 2024<\/td><td>Unlikely due to fitness clearance delay.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Boxing Day Test<\/strong><\/td><td>December 26, 2024<\/td><td>Possible if NCA clears him.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sydney Test<\/strong><\/td><td>January 2025<\/td><td>Likely if fitness permits.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While Mohammed Shami\u2019s return remains uncertain, his presence could provide a significant boost to India\u2019s struggling pace attack. Fans and the team management are hopeful that he can join the squad for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, subject to NCA\u2019s final approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for further updates on Shami\u2019s fitness and India\u2019s preparations for the <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/most-successful-captain-border-gavaskar-bgt-trophy-history-14079\/\">Border-Gavaskar Trophy<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohammed Shami, India\u2019s seasoned pacer, is under the spotlight as fans and team management eagerly await updates on his availability for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Despite his impressive domestic performances, uncertainties surround his return due to fitness concerns. Here\u2019s the latest update. 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Despite his impressive domestic performances, uncertainties surround his return due to fitness concerns. Here\u2019s the latest update. 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