'Shami looks undercooked': Ex-India player says pushing fit-again pacer 'won't be fair'
Published On : 2024-11-18T09:39:28+0530 [ IST ] |
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A fit-again Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shamirecently made a comeback to competitive cricket after a year-long injury hiatus appearing for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy game and looking in good rhythm.
In the clash against Madhya Pradesh Shami Shamibowled 43.2 overs with good control and picked up a seven-wicket haul in the match. But former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that pushing the veteran pacer into Test cricket after just one game
With India set to lock horns with Australia Down Under in the blockbusterBorder-Gavaskar Trophy calls for Shami's inclusion have been made as team's bowling looks inexperienced.
India's pace department includes vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep besides seam-up allrounders Nitish Kumar Reddy Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. Ravindra Jadeja Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar are
Chopra feels that Shami looked 'undercooked' in the domestic game and putting him in Test cricket, that too in Australia so early might turn out to be a questionable call.
We weren't able to see much of his bowling as it was not streamed. We did see the wickets he took. I'd say he's undercooked. Honestly we want Shami to be there (in Australia) because Bumrah Shami Siraj -- there's a different ring to it.
"To push Shami into Test cricket so early will be a questionable call because he hasn't played since last one year. You play one match after a year and suddenly you put Shami in a Test game that won't be fair. If there's a breakdown during the match or if there's no form then everyone will ask '
Chopra also pointed out that the grounds in Australia can take a toll on the body of the players which in turn increases the chances of a flare-up or a fresh injury.
Second, the grounds in Australia are very soft so there are chances of recurrence of injury. I would say Shami should take more time. We all want Shami to play as soon as possible but we shouldn't hurry his return
The first Test between India and Australia starts on November 22 in Perth.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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A fit-again Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shamirecently made a comeback to competitive cricket after a year-long injury hiatus appearing for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy game and looking in good rhythm.
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