Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:07am on 23 May 2025,Friday Sports
Mohammed Shami is set to be excluded from India's squad for the upcoming five-Test series in England. Despite returning to competitive cricket with four-over spells in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad, concerns remain about his ability to handle the rigors of Test cricket. The BCCI's medical team has indicated uncertainty over Shami's capacity to bowl more than 10 overs a day, leading to his likely omission. Selectors prefer fully fit bowlers for the demanding tour. Emerging pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj are being considered as replacements. Additionally, Shubman Gill is reportedly a frontrunner to assume India's red-ball captaincy, having engaged in discussions with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. (PC: AP)
