The newspaper has reported that Shami was injured during the training session ahead of the warm-up game and hence was unable to bowl.
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Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of India’s tour of Australia due to a hamstring injury, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar called-up to replace the seamer.
Shami did not reach the WACA ground for the 50-over practice match against Western Australia XI on 9th January and the team management is considering sending him back home according to ESPNCricinfo. He has had surgical procedure on his problematic knee since then, however his a lot-vaunted comeback has now been derailed with a hamstring damage.
“He suffered an damage through the group’s coaching and is being monitored”.
Gujarat pacer Jasprit Bumrah who has been in stupendous form with the ball had been put on stand-by for India’s series against Australia by the BCCI. But the BCCI today confirmed Bhuvi’s inclusion in the squad.
The 22-year-old has been one of the major reasons why Gujarat have been one of the best performers in the 2015/16 domestic season, and has deservedly been on the selectors’ radar for a while.
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Shami claimed 17 wickets in seven matches in the defending champions’ campaign which ended in defeat to Australia in the semi-final at the SCG. He has additionally taken 9 wickets within the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 event, the place additionally Gujarat stand a superb probability of qualifying for the subsequent stage. India will play five ODIs and three Twenty20s against the Steve Smith-led Australia.
