Mohammed Shami, senior Indian pacer has begun low-intensity training at the National Cricket Academy after having recovered from a fractured wrist that kept him away from the first 2 Tests against England and saw him miss last 3 Tests against Australia.
Mohammed Shami resumed training at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru as he has recovered ‘significantly’ from a wrist fracture that ruled him out of the first 2 Tests of the ongoing 4-match series against England. Mohammed Shami will continue to train at around 50 per cent intensity for the next few days.
Mohammed Shami’s Forearm Is Fine Right Now And He Will Have Some Low-Intensity Net Sessions: Source
Mohammed Shami took a hit to his wrist when he tried to sway away from a bouncer from Australian pacer Pat Cummins during India’s 8-wicket defeat against Australia in the first Test of a 4-match series in Adelaide. Scans confirmed a fractured wrist and he was ruled out from the remainder of the series. The senior India paceman also had to miss the two Chennai Tests against England.
Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane was the guiding light for the youngsters like Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini and T Natarajan who stepped up in the absence of senior players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and gave their best to outclass the Aussies in their own backyard.
Mohammed Shami Bowled At NCA Along With Navdeep Saini Both Of Whom Were Ruled Out Of First 2 Tests Against England
Mohammed Shami had been through an ‘extensive rehabilitation program’ at the NCA. The India pacer took to social media to share a clip of him bowling at the NCA along with Navdeep Saini who too was ruled out of the first 2 England Tests due to a groin injury.
“Shami’s forearm is fine right now. He will have some low intensity net sessions for the next few days. He has been advised to bowl around 18 deliveries a day at 50 to 60 percent effort,” a source in the know of things told the Press Trust of India.
“Since has been out for more than month and half, that is how the workload will be built,” the source added.
“He is bowling from a shorter run-up, working to get some feel back. By the next week, the training will be of medium intensity and a final call can then be taken if he will be available for selection for the final two Tests in Ahmedabad. The pink ball Test is still two and half weeks away (February 24). There is a very good chance that Shami will be fit and available for selection.”
“That he has started bowling means that his forearm is fine. He doesn’t have any other niggles as of now so by the end of next week, a more clearer picture will emerge,” said the source.
Chennai will also host the 2nd Test too from February 13 while the 3rd Test and the 4th Test will be held in Ahmedabad. The squad for the last two Tests is likely to be announced during the 2nd Test.