Mohammed Shami Return: Exploring Reasons Behind India Pacer’s Omission From Bangladesh Match

The BCCI announced the full squad for the first match of the Bangladesh Test series, which will mark the return of India's Big Three of Cricket -- Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah -- in red-ball cricket. But a notable omission has the fans scratching their heads. Mohammed Shami was not named for the Bangladesh Tests, sparking concern upon his return. Let's take a look at the possible reason for the selectors holding him back for a national team comeback.  

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Why Did the BCCI Selectors Omit Mohammed Shami From the Bangladesh Tests?

One of the most awaited returns might not happen soon as Mohammed Shami's name was missing from the India squad for the 1st Test match against Bangladesh . The omission took everyone by surprise, indicating that the India pacer is taking his time to recuperate and be fully active when he returns to the national squad. It was predicted that Shami will be a part of the Indian Cricket Team when they lock horns against the Bangla Tigers. It is something which BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar also hinted at. But the Bangladesh Series may not be the place when Mohammed Shami returns to action

Mohammed Shami's return could happen in domestics when the pacer will represent Bengal at the upcoming Ranji Trophy series. He could be a part of the team when Bengal locks horns with UP in the season-opening match, which begins from October 11, 2024. The pacer hasn't been in action since the ODI World Cup Final, where his performance may be analyzed by the selectors. Shami could be back in the senior men's national team during the New Zealand series, which begins in October 2024.

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The India pacer's ultimate aim would be the Border-Gavaskar trophy series, where Team India will be under hostile conditions since it is an away tour. The WTC Final spot is also in the line and Shami will be needed to be at his best in terms of health and performance to clinch the coveted mace.

Team India's squad for the 1st Test Match against Bangladesh

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah , Yash Dayal.