Mohammad Shami has not started bowling post his ankle injury; Suryakumar Yadav will need upto nine weeks post hernia operation
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is likely to miss the first two Test matches against England starting from January 25 as he hasn’t resumed bowling post his ankle injury. In another development, World’s No.1 ranked T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav’s return to cricket could take longer as it is learnt that he is suffering from hernia and needs surgery. Yadav is expected to be completely fit by the time of the IPL. .
“Shami hasn’t even started to bowl, he will have to go to NCA and prove his fitness. He looks doubtful for the first two Tests against England. Whereas in Yadav’s case he will take more time than expected. After his hernia operation it might take up to eight-nine weeks for him to start training. Hopefully he will be fit during the IPL,” a source in the Indian board informed.
Shami was included in the Test squad against South Africa that was announced on November 30 but the 33-year-old’s availability was subject to his recovery post treatment.
Later in its press release BCCI had stated that Shami’s participation in the Test series was subject to fitness and that he had not been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team.
The Indian Express understands that the BCCI will not rush Shami’s return more so because the five-match Test series is being played at home and Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah will be available. With spin also expected to play a major role, India won’t need its full set of fast bowlers.
It is learnt the BCCI is consulting specialists regarding Yadav’s hernia and he is likely to be sent abroad for surgery.
Source:indianexpress.com