Mohammed Shami, who was on his way to making a comeback into the national team, will have to wait a bit longer for his return. The India pacer has apparently done some damage to his leg, as a result of which his right knee has flared up.

Mohammed Shami has broken his silence on the reports of his exclusion from the Border-Gavaskar series due to knee injury. He said that neither he nor the BCCI confirmed his absence. ;

Mohammed Shami was found to have suffered an injury during the World Cup and subsequently underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon in February after failing to regain fitness for the tour of South Africa.

Mohammed Shami's comeback faces further delays as he has developed swollen knees during rehab, potentially sidelining him for another six to eight weeks. This setback could affect India's plans for the upcoming Test series in Australia.

Shami, with a collage of various news reports, said people should not believe in such stories if it is not coming directly from the BCCI or him.

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has blasted reports that he could miss the upcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia. The veteran pacer who had faced a setback in his recovery from injury, has hit back at suggestions from the media. ( More Cricket News)

After giving a memorable performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami underwent a surgery for his injury

Mohammed Shami's anticipated comeback to competitive cricket has reportedly been jeopardised by a newly developed knee issue which puts him in doubt for the upcoming India vs Australia Test series.

Shami has missed plethora of series since the ODI WC, where he ended as the leading wicket-taker (24). While he is set to miss the upcoming home Tests versus New Zealand, starting Oct 16, the pacer was on the road to recovery but a BCCI source has reported that knee issues have hit his rehab process.