Prior to the ODI series against Bangladesh, fast bowler Mohd Shami injured his shoulder during a practise session. He won’t be able to participate in the three-match series while he is being watched over by the BCCI Medical Team at the NCA, Bengaluru.
In Shami’s replacement, Umran Malik has been selected by the All-India Senior Selection Committee to take the Indian pace spearhead slot.
Earlier this month, Umran got the ODI call-up against the Kiwis. In his debut series, Malik took 3 wickets in two innings by leaking 97 runs in 15 combined overs. He also clicked over 150 km numerous times in that series.
Although, India lost the series by 1-0, but Malik’s pace and aggression impressed everyone on the tour.
However, If Shami’s recovery is delayed, India will have to select a different bowler for the Test team. The two-match Test series is crucial since India must win both games to maintain their chances of making the World Test Championship final the following year.
India’s squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.