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'We're not going to take any risk' - Rohit on Shami's fitness for Australia


Published on 2024-12-18 07:03:07 - MSN
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  • India are not going to take a punt on Mohammed Shami unless they are "not 100%, but 200% sure" about his fitness to fly him to Australia, captain Rohit Sharma has said. Rohit has placed the onus of the decision entirely on the BCCI's Centre of Excellence,

The article discusses Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's cautious approach regarding the fitness of fast bowler Mohammed Shami for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Shami, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, has not played since the World Cup final. Rohit emphasized that the team will not take any risks with Shami's health, especially considering the importance of the series and the need for players to be fully fit. He mentioned that while Shami is recovering, his participation will depend on his fitness levels, and the team is prepared to give him the necessary time to heal properly. This approach reflects the team's strategy to ensure long-term player health over short-term gains.

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