Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is likely to miss the first two Test matches against England starting from 25th January as he hasn’t resumed bowling post his ankle injury. 

In another development, World’s no one ranked T-20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav’s return to cricket could take longer as it is learnt that he is suffering from hernia and needs surgery. Yadav is expected to be completely fit by the time of the IPL. 

Sources close to the BCCI revealed while speaking to The Indian Express on condition of anonymity, “Shami has not even started bowling. He will have to go to NCA and prove his fitness. He looks doubtful for the first two Tests against England.” 

Suryakumar Yadav is expected to take more time than expected. After his hernia operation it might take up to eight-nine weeks for him to start training. Hopefully he will be fit during the IPL.

Shami was included in the Test squad against South Africa that was announced on 30th November but the 33-year-old’s availability was subject to his recovery post treatment.

It is learnt the BCCI is consulting specialists regarding Yadav’s hernia and he is likely to be sent abroad for surgery.