T20 World Cup 2022: Mohammed Shami set to undergo fitness test at the NCA this week; selection subject to clearance - Reports × Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Cricket News ICC T20 World Cup 2022 News T20 World Cup 2022 Mohammed Shami set to undergo fitness test at the NCA this week selection subject to clearance - Reports Mohammed Shami has to undergo a fitness test as a result of his recent COVID-19 infection 4 Reactions Like Like Excited Happy Anxious Angry Sad Comment Share Gokul Nair ANALYST Follow Modified 04 Oct 2022 Team India fast bowler Mohammed Shami will reportedly undergo a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru this week. While the right-arm pacer did not sustain an injury, he recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection, requiring him to pass the cardiovascular test mandated by the BCCI. The Bengal-born pacer is one of the candidates to replace Jasprit Bumrah in Team India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022. Shami last played a T20I in the Men in Blue's final contest in the previous edition of the competition. He was named in the squad for the T20I series against Australia and South Africa but was replaced by Umesh Yadav after not recovering from COVID-19 in time. Vaibhav Bhola @VibhuBholaMohammad Shami Is Finally Covid Negative. His Covid Test Report.1043Mohammad Shami Is Finally Covid Negative. His Covid Test Report. https://t.co/9enmjKGnxW Confirming that the bowler's possible inclusion in the World Cup squad hinges on his fitness test results, a senior BCCI official told InsideSport: “Yes, Shami is recovering well. He has resumed light practice. But he needs time to be completely fit. He will report to the NCA this week. Only when he gets the medical team’s clearance, he will be able to join the squad." The pacer is currently recovering in Aligarh after passing a COVID-19 test. If named as Bumrah's replacement for the tournament in Australia, Shami will join the squad without a single T20 game under his belt. His last appearance in the shortest format was the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final. Shami not playing any matches before T20 World Cup is actually a concern - Senior BCCI official The hunt for a replacement pace bowler was triggered by Jasprit Bumrah's back injury. The right-arm pacer initially sustained the injury in England, was then subsequently ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 and after a brief home season, has been ruled out for around four months. Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar are in pole position to claim Bumrah's spot in the main squad. While Chahar has been promising since his return from injury, his compatriot boasts a good record in Australia with his ability to hit the deck harder. Jasprit Bumrah@Jaspritbumrah93I am gutted that I won’t be a part of the T20 World Cup this time, but thankful for the wishes, care and support I’ve received from my loved ones. As I recover, I’ll be cheering on the team through their campaign in Australia 453503178I am gutted that I won’t be a part of the T20 World Cup this time, but thankful for the wishes, care and support I’ve received from my loved ones. As I recover, I’ll be cheering on the team through their campaign in Australia https://t.co/XjHJrilW0d Admitting that the pacer's lack of game time is a genuine concern, the official said: “Shami not playing any matches before T20 World Cup is actually a concern. Hopefully, he is fit and gets to play the warm-ups. We have time to make changes in the squad. So, it would not be a problem. Once we receive a report on Hooda, we will have more clarity. For now, the squad will remain the same including the reserves." Will the senior pacer prove his fitness in time to be part of the T20 World Cup? Let us know what you think. × Rate this story! Thank You! LIVE POLL Q. 0 votes so far Edited by Ritwik Kumar 4 Reactions Like Like Excited Happy Anxious Angry Sad Share Comments Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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