Major Setback for India: Mohammed Shami Misses South Africa Test Series
Mohammed Shami ruled out: Mohammed Shami is out of the South Africa Test series due to an ankle injury from the ICC World Cup 2023.
Shami took 24 wickets in the World Cup, contributing significantly to India’s journey to the final.
Shami’s ankle injury has not healed, affecting his availability for the series.
Shami himself expressed concerns about his fitness due to the recent injury.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has not named a replacement for Shami.
Deepak Chahar will miss the ODI series due to his father’s health issues.
Shreyas Iyer will join the Test squad after the first ODI and miss the remaining two games.
In Brief: Mohammed Shami is sidelined from the upcoming South Africa Test series due to an unhealed ankle injury sustained at the ICC World Cup 2023, impacting the Indian team’s composition.
Mohammed Shami Misses South Africa Test Series