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Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Call Shami’s Australia Tests “Unfair”
There has been a lot of discussion regarding Mohammed Shami’s potential return to international cricket during the upcoming Test series against Australia.
The possibility of Mohammed Shami making a comeback to international cricket during the forthcoming Test series against Australia has generated a lot of talk. Following knee surgery shortly after the 2023 ODI World Cup, Shami made his domestic cricket comeback during Bengal vs. Madhya Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy match.When the fast bowler returned, he took four wickets, prompting experts and fans to demand his inclusion in the Test series. However, former India batsman Aakash Chopra believes that the selectors should not rush Shami’s comeback to a Test match.
“The Indian selectors are eager to send Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami to Australia.Chopra wrote on YouTube, “It is also been heard that the Indian team wants him to play a little more cricket since after just one game a year, the voyage to Australia and instantly a Test match can actually be a little too much to ask.”
Chopra concurred that Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah appear to be the ideal attack for the Australia Tests. But he added that Shami must play “little more” before rejoining the Indian cricket team because he is “undercooked.”
Chopra Advocates for Patience with Mohammed Shami’s Return to Test Cricket
Mohammed Shami participated in one game. Because that match was not being webcast, we were not able to witness much of his bowling. The wickets were visible to us. Because Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj have a distinct ring, you and I want Shami to be present. “You notice a little lack of experience there, Bumrah, Siraj, and Akash Deep/Prasidh Krishna,” he clarified.
But since Shami has not played cricket for a year, it will be dubious to force him into Test matches so soon. It will not be fair if you play a match a year later and then abruptly declare that he ought to play in a Test match.
“Give Shami a chance to perform. We want him to return to playing for India as soon as possible, but sometimes a premature decision causes the gap to widen. Therefore, stay with whoever is present,” Chopra continued.
