tst test test trstMohammed Shami, the star pacer of Team India, has returned to competitive cricket by participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the Bengal team. After recovering from an injury that sidelined him since the 2023 World Cup final, Shami is set to play in the one-day tournament starting December 21. His recent participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Ranji Trophy has marked his comeback, although he faced setbacks with fitness tests.
Captain Rohit Sharma has indicated that Shami's inclusssion in the national team would depend on his fitness certification from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Despite the speculation about his potential inclusion in the Australian tour, Shami's commitment to the Vijay Hazare Trophy suggests he is focused on regaining form before rejoining the national squad.
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal has faced challenges during the Border-Gavaskar Test series. After a promising start, he has struggled against Australian bowler Mitchell Starc, being dismissed multiple times, including a recent outing where he scored just four runs. Jaiswal's warm-up antics, which nearly resulted in hitting Australian players, have drawn attention, but his performance under pressure has raised concerns among commentators regarding his shot selection.
With Australia posting a substantial first-innings total of 445, the Indian team finds itself in a precarious position, with Jaiswal and other key players needing to step up in the ongoing series.