New Delhi , dated 18
The Indian selectors are facing criticism from all over for not including Mohammad Shami in the squad for the T20 World Cup. Shami was included in the Indian squad for the three T20I series against Australia. However, he has been ruled out of the series against Australia after he tested positive for Corona late on Saturday evening. Now fast bowler Umesh Yadav has been included in the team in his place.
Umesh Yadav took 16 wickets in 7 List-A matches of Royal London Cup from Middlesex County. However, after that Umesh had to return home due to leg muscle strain. He arrived at the National Cricket Academy under a rehab programme. Of course , Shami's luck has brightened due to Corona and he has been given a chance in the team starting from Tuesday against Australia.
According to the BCCI list , Shami will miss the entire series against Australia due to corona and Umesh has been selected in his place. Significantly , Umesh last played seven T20 series against Australia in 2019. 35-year-old Umesh created a sensation for Kolkata Knight Riders in the first phase of IPL. Board sources said that after returning from England, Umesh was undergoing a rehab program at NCA. He has been fit and hence has been included in the squad.
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