Mohammed Shami: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is not playing in the 2-match Test series against South Africa. He has not got a chance in the team. Questions have started being raised on his future. Shubman Gill has given a big update.
India vs South Africa Test: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was not included in Team India’s squad for the 2-match Test series against South Africa, after which his career is in danger. After gaining excellent fitness, he returned in the domestic tournament and bowled amazingly. It seemed that now his place would be made in the team. But, the BCCI selectors refused to give the place. When he was not selected, questions started being raised on the management. Meanwhile, Indian captain Shubman Gill was asked about him, after which he said a big thing about his career. This news of Shami before the first test has created a stir.
Gill’s big update on Shami’s career
Before the first Test against South Africa, Team India’s young captain Shubman Gill told about the team’s future plans in the press conference. He said that the team is moving forward. He has said in gestures that Mohammed Shami’s career is now over. Gill said in the conversation that,
Bowlers of Shami bhai’s quality are very rare, but when you look at the performances with others – like Akashdeep and Prasidh Krishna – as well as what Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah have done, it becomes a tough call. It will never be easy for a player like him to sit out, but at the same time we also have to plan ahead.
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Gill gave statement on Shami’s fitness
Apart from this, Shubman Gill was also asked about the fitness of Mohammed Shami. When the Indian captain was asked about Shami’s fitness, he said,
As far as fitness and selection are concerned, the selectors will be in a better position to give a clear answer on this.
Shami has played 64 test matches for India. During this period, 229 wickets have been taken in 122 innings. During this period, his economy has been 3.31, while his best bowling figure is 9-118 runs. There have also been five wicket hauls 6 times. Has taken three wicket hauls 12 times.
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