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In a significant blow to India, fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to miss the five-match Test series against England, starting from 20 June.
Shami, 34, is currently playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League.
According to a report, the pacer who has not featured in a Test match for India since the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023 is highly unlikely to be picked in the squad due to the necessary workload for Test cricket.
The development came out following the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical committee member who travelled to assess Mohammed Shami ahead of SRH’s game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 23.
Meanwhile, his place in India’s squad is not confirmed, but selectors are highly likely to not pick him unless a complete medical assessment.
The right-arm pacer recovered from the ankle surgery he suffered in February 2024, but started to feel pain in his right knee. Due to this, he has been undergoing treatment.
However, he has been able to continue bowling; his ability to gradually ramp up his workloads to Test match level has been affected.
Mohammed Shami has not been at his best in the IPL so far, picking up only six wickets in nine matches at an average of 56.16.
It is noteworthy to mention that India will tour England for a five-match Test series, scheduled to commence on 20 June.
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