Mohammed Shami last played a Test match during the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final against Australia. He underwent ankle surgery and was ruled out of the entire 2023–25 WTC cycle. Notably, there were hopes of his comeback for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024–25 in Australia.
Shami returned to the Indian national team during the white-ball series against England. The pacer was also part of India's winning campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy in the UAE.
Mohammed Shami Not an Automatic Selection for England Test Series
According to a report by The Indian Express, Mohammed Shami is unlikely to be part of India’s squad for the Test series in England. The BCCI’s medical team has informed the board that the 34-year-old pacer is not in a position to bowl long spells and cannot play all five matches.
The selectors are leaning toward choosing only fully fit pacers who can consistently bowl long spells throughout the series.
Mohammed Shami Has Taken 42 Wickets in 14 Tests for India in England
Mohammed Shami has been a key part of India’s pace attack in England for about ten years. Over the last three England tours and two World Test Championship Finals, he has taken 42 wickets in 14 Tests at an average of 40.50. However, the pacer has yet to take a five-wicket haul in England.
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