Rohit Sharma Gives A Jaw-Dropping Update On Mohammad Shami's Injury Ahead Of IND vs NZ Test Series

IND vs NZ Test series: Rohit Sharma and Co. will host New Zealand in a three-match Test series that starts on October 16, 2024. se Test matches will be crucial to India's chances of playing World Test Championship Final which will take place in 2025. India are currently at top of WTC 2025 points table and look firm favourites to play finals. Team India need three wins to book a berth in WTC Finals and y'll look to do it before Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Mohammad Shami's Comeback

re has been an air of confusion about Shami's injury and his recovery. His last appearance for India came in finals of 2023 ODI World Cup which India lost against Aussies.

Shami was due for a Test comeback during Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but as of w it looks as if he is running against clock to regain full fitness. Ahead of IND vs NZ series, Rohit Sharma was particularly asked about Shami's status to which he had a very clear response.

'It's difficult to make a call on Mohammad Shami for Australia series. He had a swelling in his knees. That put him back a little bit and had to start again. He's at NCA, we don't want to bring undercooked Shami to Australia, but fingers crossed', said Rohit.

Team India Prepare For Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India are to tour Australia later this year for much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India have had upper hand over Australia for quite sometime and have defeated m in consecutive four Test series. Piling up pain on Australia, India have also defeated m twice 'Down Under', in 2018-19 and 2020-21 respectively.

w, challenging Australia in Australia is small deal. This is a new look Australian side against a relatively experienced Indian team, but Rohit and his boys will have to be on top of ir game to beat Australia in ir backyard.