BCCI gave strict deadline to Mohammed Shami, gave a big condition for his return to Team India

According to a report, Mohammed Shami has less than a week to convince the selectors to select him for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shami, who recently returned to competitive cricket after being out for a long time due to injury, is reportedly being closely monitored by the medical team of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). After an impressive performance in his debut Ranji Trophy match for Bengal, Shami will be assessed for some Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) T20 matches. It is also reported that a major need for Shami is to lose weight and gain fitness.

According to a Times of India report on November 22, a BCCI source said, “One needs to see when he can give up his dependence on the BCCI medical team, which treats him after every spell of his bowling.” Has been.”

The source also said, “The medical team feels that as he continues playing matches, he will start losing weight, which will help in increasing his stamina. Since the Ranji Trophy stage is over, the SMAT will be used for matches. The first round has been kept as a temporary criterion.” ,

According to the report, BCCI head of sports science Nitin Patel and National Cricket Academy (NCA) coach Nishant Bordoloi are in charge of Shami's training and recovery routine with the Bengal team.

According to the report, Shami's SMAT matches started on November 23, when he had 10 days to prove his fitness.

The report also said that keeping in mind the ICC Champions Trophy in February, Shami's return to cricket will not be rushed.

“Bowling two-over spells in T20 matches is not the ideal parameter in the SMAT. Maintaining intensity in a high-profile Test series is a different ball game. If he succeeds in that then there are chances that he will get a call-up to Team India. Can be sent for training together.” SMAT challenge, but feeding him would be a good decision. The selectors are also cautious about the Champions Trophy to be held in February.”

If Shami's recovery goes completely as per plan, he can play in the third Test starting on December 14.

In the absence of Shami, Team India performed well in the first Test in Perth. Stand-in-captain and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took eight wickets, Mohammed Siraj took five wickets, while debutant Harshit Rana took four wickets as India won by 295 runs.