After Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Another Senior India Star’s Test Future In Jeopardy: Report

The upcoming five-match Test collection towards England is changing into nothing however an enormous headache for the Indian selectors. The greatest bomb got here within the type of skipper Rohit Sharma‘s sudden Test retirement, who referred to as time on his profession within the longest format after enjoying 67 matches. Few days later, a report went viral on social media, stating that star India batter Virat Kohli can also be considering his retirement from Test cricket. As these two shockers weren’t sufficient, the selectors have confronted one more blow in type of pacer Mohammed Shami.

According to a report by Times Of India, the injury-prone pacer will not be a direct choose for the selectors in India’s squad towards England. His type and health is an enormous concern because the selectors now have to discover a steadiness within the bowling line-up.

“As of now, Shami isn’t an automatic pick. It’s been months since he has come back to international cricket but he has barely been in rhythm. While IPL performances are not usually considered while picking India teams, Shami is struggling to finish his run-up and the ball is not carrying to the wicketkeeper like it used to before his Achilles tendon injury after the 2023 ODI World Cup. He invariably goes back to the dressing room after a short spell for recovery,” BCCI sources advised the nationwide each day.

Shami suffered an Achilles tendon harm through the 2023 ODI World Cup and was out of motion in the whole 2024. He got here again on subject within the T20I collection towards England in February 2025. Since then, he has performed within the Champions Trophy and can also be enjoying within the ongoing IPL.

The Indian committee is trying to handle pacer Jasprit Bumrah‘s workload as he simply bought again after recovering from the again harm he suffered through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy towards Australia. Now, if Shami can also be match to play all of the 5 Tests towards England, the selectors might be having a tricky time.

“The initial plan was to ensure the team can at least play either of Shami or Bumrah in every Test. However, if Bumrah is rested for a match and Shami struggles to pull through, it will be a big issue. They are trying to understand the problem Shami is facing,” the supply additional said.