Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action for almost a year, is slowly regaining his fitness and will soon be playing competitive cricket. A report published by The Indian Express has revealed a new development in his case, which has been good news for India.

According to the report, Shami will play two Ranji Trophy matches for the Bengal state team before boarding the plane to Australia. He is expected to join the Bengal team in Bengaluru for the fourth round against Karnataka and take part in the fifth round match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, both matches away from home for his national team.

“He is not available for this match (against Kerala), but we are hopeful that Shami will join us for the matches against Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. He is a valuable player for India and the team that will need his services for the Australia series,” Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shuka told The Indian Express.

Recently, Shami revealed his plans and stated that he would like to play some red-ball games in the domestic season before heading to Australia. This will help you get into the rhythm and get the practice you need for the match, as it is never easy for a sprinter to return after such a long break.

Mohammed Shami will not travel to Australia with other members of the team

The Indian team will leave for Australia a couple of days after the end of the New Zealand series, which concludes on November 5 in Mumbai. However, Shami will not be traveling with them as he is designated to play for their Ranji team, and the matches are scheduled after the team flies to Australia.

Shami will soon fly to Australia and play in the XI immediately if all goes well during his return. Even Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, stated that he does not want an undercooked Shami in Australia.

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He has not played competitive cricket since the 2023 World Cup, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker. He underwent surgery in London earlier this year to repair his Achilles tendon.

He was initially supposed to return to the national team for the New Zealand series, but knee inflammation derailed his comeback plans. Shami’s chances of returning for the Border Gavaskar Trophy will become bleak if he suffers any further setbacks.

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