When will Mohammed Shami return to Test matches? Because of this he did not participate in the England tour!

Mohammed Shami: Indian bowler Mohammed Shami last played Test cricket in June 2023 and since then he has been out of many series due to injury and fitness. Recently he could not find a place in the team against England. Now all eyes are on his return and fitness in the Duleep Trophy

Indian team’s star bowler Mohammed Shami last played a Test match for India in June 2023. This match was the final match of the World Test Championship against Australia. Mohammed Shami performed brilliantly in this match, but the Indian team lost the match. After this match, Shami was rested for the two - match series against West Indies . Shami played his last match 2 years ago. When he made a comeback in the ODI match, everyone expected that Mohammed Shami would be included in the five - match series against England. But he could not make it to the team. Shami was not included in the team due to his fitness. Let’s know when Mohammed Shami can return to the field

After the India-England Test series, a BCCI source said that Shami was dropped from the team not due to form but due to fitness. The selectors had talked to him, but Shami was not sure about his fitness.

Shami was out due to injury

The Telegraph quoted a BCCI source as saying, “The reason for excluding Mohammed Shami from the team was not form but fitness problems. The source said that after missing the Australia tour, his presence was necessary in the England series, so the selectors spoke to him before selecting the team, but Shami was not fully convinced and could not give the necessary assurance. Shami’s Test career is not over yet and his future will depend on his fitness and performance in the Duleep Trophy starting on August 28.

When can I return?

The source added, “It is also important to know whether Shami himself is keen to return to long-format cricket. We have to see if he will be able to play if East Zone reaches the quarter - finals and continues to progress. Considering his knee and hamstring injuries, will his body be able to withstand the challenges of a long match? In Ranji Trophy, he bowled only three - four overs at a time and then left the field. So his fitness remains a big question. "

If Mohammed Shami performs well for the Ishan Kishan - led team in the Duleep Trophy 2025, he may return to the Indian team for the home two - match Test series against the West Indies.

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