Mohammed Shami Nears Fitness Clearance for Border-Gavaskar Series Return

The veteran Indian pacer is expected to join the squad for the final two Tests against Australia, pending National Cricket Academy approval.

Mohammed Shami, recovering from ankle surgery and a knee injury, is awaiting fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to join the Indian team in Australia.
Shami has been actively playing domestic cricket for Bengal, including the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, to demonstrate his match readiness.
India's management has prepared Shami's kit and visa, signaling their eagerness to bolster the pace attack for the remaining Tests in the Border-Gavaskar series.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has emphasized Shami's importance, citing struggles in India's pace lineup during the ongoing Adelaide Test, particularly against Australia's Travis Head.
While Shami's availability for the Brisbane Test on December 14 remains uncertain, he is expected to feature in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting December 26.