Mohammed Shami unlikely for England Test series; ability to bowl long spells a concern

By our Special Correspondent

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) picks its squad for the five-match Test series against England, it is learnt that the senior selection committee is likely to leave out ace pacer Mohammed Shami from the tour.

BCCI’s medical team has informed the Indian board that the 34-year-old pacer won’t be able to bowl longer spells. Chances of him playing all the five Test matches are bleak too, going ahead.