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India vs England Test Series: Bumrah & Shami Fitness Concerns Ahead of Squad Announcement
India is set to take on England in a five-match Test series starting June 20, with the BCCI expected to announce the squad on Saturday, May 24. However, major injury concerns have emerged for Team India, with star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami both unlikely to feature in the entire series.
According to The Indian Express, Bumrah has informed the BCCI that he may not be able to endure the physical toll of all five Tests, limiting his availability to a maximum of three matches. This poses a significant challenge for selectors, especially in light of Bumrah’s recent workload during the Australia series, where he played all five Tests before sustaining a back injury in the final match.
Adding to the concerns, Mohammed Shami—though currently bowling for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL—has not built up the necessary red-ball workload. His last Test appearance was in the World Test Championship final in 2023. ESPNcricinfo reports that a BCCI medical team recently assessed Shami’s fitness in Lucknow, and while he has recovered from ankle surgery earlier this year, he is still dealing with knee pain.
The selectors now face a tough call: risk partially fit bowlers or opt for fresh faces. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired from Test cricket, most of the squad from the Australia tour is expected to remain, but a few new players are likely to be included for the England tour.
