Since the seasoned speed bowler tested positive for COVID 19 and will be absent from the Australia series beginning in Mohali on September 20, Mohammed Shami’s return to T20I play will be postponed. Umesh Yadav, a seasoned pacer who played the final of his seven T20 Internationals in 2019 against Australia, is back in the mix after recovering from a quadriceps injury. “Yes, Shami’s COVID-19 test result was positive. However, if the symptoms are minor, there is no need for concern. He must stay in isolation, though, and can return to the team after a negative test. Unfortunately, it is just the way life is “An anonymous top BCCI insider told PTI this.
When asked how long he anticipated it would take Shami to heal, the insider expressed confidence that he will be ready for the upcoming series against South Africa. “For the upcoming series against South Africa, we anticipate Shami to be healthy. The start of that series is in 10 days. Therefore, we have high hopes that you will say, “said he.
However, the 35-year-old Umesh’s return in this format is nothing short of a fairytale given that his time with Middlesex as a county player was cut short by a quadriceps injury. He had a fantastic first leg of IPL 2022 for KKR thanks to his quick ball swing.
He had a great Royal London Cup for Middlesex, taking 16 wickets in seven List A games, including a five- and a four-wicket haul. As it was not a tear, “Umesh was doing his rehab at the NCA after he got back,” the source claimed, “he has now recovered and is fit to play.”
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