Shami set to overlook Australia series after constructive COVID-19 take a look at, Umesh more likely to be the substitute

Published:Mar 7, 202417:04
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India quick bowler Mohammed Shami has examined constructive for COVID-19 and is more likely to miss the T20I series in opposition to Australia, starting on Monday. Umesh Yadav, who had not too long ago suffered an harm whereas taking part in for Middlesex and is presently present process rehabilitation on the Nationwide Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, would possibly substitute Shami. Nonetheless. there is no such thing as a affirmation from the BCCI but.

The Indian workforce landed in Mohali on Friday forward of the primary T20I, however Shami didn't be part of the facet as his experiences returned constructive earlier than departure.

“The workforce administration was knowledgeable that Shami has examined constructive for COVID-19. The medical workforce is in touch with him and we're assessing the state of affairs,” a supply within the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed  Sportstar.

There's a buzz that Umesh Yadav, who had not too long ago suffered an harm whereas taking part in for Middlesex and is presently present process rehab on the Nationwide Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, would possibly substitute Shami, however there is no such thing as a affirmation from the BCCI but.

Earlier this week, the nationwide choice committee stored Shami as a standby for the T20 World Cup squad. Nonetheless, by choosing him for the house series in opposition to Australia and South Africa, the selectors additionally gave a sign that they wished to present Shami sufficient sport time forward of the ICC occasion in order that he could be drafted into the 15-member squad if the necessity arises.

But when Shami misses out on the Australia series, he'll solely have three matches in opposition to South Africa to show his case earlier than flying out for the T20WC.

The house Australia series ends on September 25 in Hyderabad following the second sport in Nagpur on September 23. The three-match series in opposition to South Africa begins on September 28.

The BCCI has additionally determined to fly within the reserve gamers for the T20 World Cup together with the squad in order that in case there may be any want, they are often drafted into the principle squad. “Because the fixtures are back-to-back, it may very well be tough by way of logistics to make last-minute preparations, so it has been determined to fly within the standbys together with the principle squad. They will practice and be prepared,” a BCCI insider stated.

Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Chahar are the standbys for the event. 


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