New Delhi: There is a lot of speculation regarding the fitness of India’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami. But he said on Monday that he was no longer feeling any pain and was not out of contention for the Australia tour starting next month. He bowled in the nets after India’s opening Test against New Zealand concluded in Bengaluru. However, a few days ago, captain Rohit Sharma had revealed that he has swelling in his knee which is part of his recovery from the ankle injury suffered last year. ‘Rehabilitation’ was affected. Speaking about his cricket journey during an event organized by ‘Eugenics Hair Sciences’, the 34-year-old bowler said, ‘I am happy with the way I bowled yesterday. I was bowling with half ‘run-up’ earlier because I didn’t want to take too much pressure. But yesterday I bowled with full run-up. ,
What did Shami say on going to Australia?
Referring to the five-match Test series against Australia starting from November 22 in Perth, Shami said, ‘I have no pain now. Everyone has been wondering for a long time whether I will be able to go for the Australia series or not but there is still some time left for it.
Mohammed Shami wants to play Ranji Trophy
Shami also said that he would like to play some matches for his state team Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. He said, ‘The only thing in my mind is to make sure that I stay fit and how strong I can be for the Australia series. I know what kind of attack is needed in Australia. I will have to spend more time on the field. Shami said, ‘I want to play some Ranji matches before this. ‘ He has not played for India since the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia on November 19 due to this injury.