Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is closing in on full fitness, with the latest report suggesting he might return to playing competitive cricket during the home season that begins with the Bangladesh Tests on September 19 in Chennai. Shami is currently completing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is progressing well, reported ESPNcricinfo citing sources close to the information.

The right-arm seamer suffered an ankle injury while playing the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Although that looked far from serious even after the tournament's completion, with the selectors naming him in the Test squad for the South Africa tour later, Shami pulled his name out as he underwent surgery on his troubled ankle.

That, however, ruled him out of the on-field cricket indefinitely. Shami returned home in March and continued to get treated at the NCA since. Meanwhile, before flying to the Island Nation for the recently concluded tour, the BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar provided the latest update on Shami, saying he has resumed bowling and is taking baby steps to return to his rhythm and match fitness.

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"We more or less know who the guys are, there are some injuries at the moment, and hope they will be back up," Agarkar said during the pre-tour presser.&nbsp;

"Shami has started to bowl, which is a good sign. September 19 is the first Test, and that was always the goal. I don't know if that is his timeline for recovery, will have to ask the guys at the NCA about that.

"There are so many Tests coming. We will need some depth. Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj have been around for a while, these are the obvious ones. But there will be some conversation around it. Got a lot of first-class cricket coming up, so we can build guys up like that,” he continued.

<h2>To begin with domestic cricket</h2>

Per a report in ESPNcricinfo, the selectors and team management are keeping a keen eye on Shami's fitness and daily improvement chart, with a decision on whether he should play at least one of the Duleep Trophy matches, beginning on September 5 in Anantapur, yet to be taken.

However, Shami was keen on playing for Bengal in domestic cricket before making his much-anticipated return to international cricket.

Although even if Shami misses the home season, including two Tests against Bangladesh and three against New Zealand, which ends on October 5, the seamer would have ample time to prepare&nbsp;himself for the mega tour Down Under, beginning in November.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is closing in on full fitness, with the latest report suggesting he might return to playing competitive cricket during the home season that begins with the Bangladesh Tests on September 19 in Chennai.

Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is closing in on full fitness, with the latest report suggesting he might return to playing competitive cricket during the home season that begins with the Bangladesh Tests on September 19 in Chennai. Shami is currently completing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is progressing well, reported ESPNcricinfo citing sources close to the information. The right-arm seamer suffered an ankle injury while playing the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Although that looked far from serious even after the tournament's completion, with the selectors naming him in the Test squad for the South Africa tour later, Shami pulled his name out as he underwent surgery on his troubled ankle. That, however, ruled him out of the on-field cricket indefinitely. Shami returned home in March and continued to get treated at the NCA since. Meanwhile, before flying to the Island Nation for the recently concluded tour, the BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar provided the latest update on Shami, saying he has resumed bowling and is taking baby steps to return to his rhythm and match fitness. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics: One who got gold is...: Neeraj's mother wins hearts, makes viral comment on Arshad "We more or less know who the guys are, there are some injuries at the moment, and hope they will be back up," Agarkar said during the pre-tour presser. "Shami has started to bowl, which is a good sign. September 19 is the first Test, and that was always the goal. I don't know if that is his timeline for recovery, will have to ask the guys at the NCA about that. "There are so many Tests coming. We will need some depth. Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj have been around for a while, these are the obvious ones. But there will be some conversation around it. Got a lot of first-class cricket coming up, so we can build guys up like that,” he continued. To begin with domestic cricket Per a report in ESPNcricinfo, the selectors and team management are keeping a keen eye on Shami's fitness and daily improvement chart, with a decision on whether he should play at least one of the Duleep Trophy matches, beginning on September 5 in Anantapur, yet to be taken. However, Shami was keen on playing for Bengal in domestic cricket before making his much-anticipated return to international cricket. Although even if Shami misses the home season, including two Tests against Bangladesh and three against New Zealand, which ends on October 5, the seamer would have ample time to prepare himself for the mega tour Down Under, beginning in November. (With inputs from agencies)

Boost for Team India as Mohammed Shami expected to be fit for home Bangladesh Tests

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday (June 20), announced the home fixtures for the senior men’s team for the 2024/25 season, starting in September. Per the BCCI’s announcement, Bangladesh, New Zealand and England will tour India in the upcoming months.&nbsp;

After Team India completes their ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas (ending on June 29), they will travel to Zimbabwe for a short bilateral series (5 T20Is) before taking on Sri Lanka in an away tour. However, India’s home season begins mid-September with two Tests against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai.&nbsp;

Following the second Test in Kanpur on September 27, the two teams will play three T20Is in Dharamsala (Oct 6), Delhi (Oct 9) and Hyderabad (Oct 12).&nbsp;

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Four days later, on October 16, Team India will play the first of the three Tests against New Zealand, with the final two Tests scheduled in Pune (Oct 24) and Mumbai (Nov 1), respectively.&nbsp;

The Indian Team will then travel Down Under for the marquee Border-Gavaskar series, consisting of five Tests, beginning in Perth on November 22.

Adelaide (Dec 6), Brisbane (Dec 14), the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne (Dec 26) and the New Year’s Test at the SCG in Sydney (Jan 3) will host the remaining four Tests.

Following the long tour of Australia, India will host England for the white-ball leg, starting January 22. Both teams will play five T20Is before switching to the ODI gears for the three-match series, concluding on February 12 in Ahmedabad.

Chennai (Jan 22), Kolkata (Jan 25), Rajkot (Jan 28), Pune (Jan 31) and Mumbai (Feb 2) are five venues for the T20Is, while Nagpur (Feb 6) and Cuttack (Feb 9) will host the first two ODIs.&nbsp;

<h2>Champions Trophy in Pakistan</h2>

After the final ODI against the former World Champions, both teams will travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. An eight-team ICC tournament returns to Pakistan for the first time since 2008 when they hosted the Asia Cup, beginning in mid-February around the 21st, the final confirmation of which is yet to come.

However, the question remains whether the Indian Govt&nbsp;and the BCCI will allow the Men in Blue to travel across the border for the returning Champions Trophy event.&nbsp;

Although none of the concerned stakeholders have communicated on the same, the PCB, in accordance with the ICC, had announced three venues – Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the showpiece event.

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is proposed to host all India matches, including the semis and the final, should they qualify.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday (June 20), announced the home fixtures for the senior men’s team for the 2024/25 season, starting in September.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday (June 20), announced the home fixtures for the senior men’s team for the 2024/25 season, starting in September. Per the BCCI’s announcement, Bangladesh, New Zealand and England will tour India in the upcoming months. After Team India completes their ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas (ending on June 29), they will travel to Zimbabwe for a short bilateral series (5 T20Is) before taking on Sri Lanka in an away tour. However, India’s home season begins mid-September with two Tests against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai. Following the second Test in Kanpur on September 27, the two teams will play three T20Is in Dharamsala (Oct 6), Delhi (Oct 9) and Hyderabad (Oct 12). ALSO READ: Kane Williamson reconfirms commitment to New Zealand cricket despite central contract refusal Four days later, on October 16, Team India will play the first of the three Tests against New Zealand, with the final two Tests scheduled in Pune (Oct 24) and Mumbai (Nov 1), respectively. The Indian Team will then travel Down Under for the marquee Border-Gavaskar series, consisting of five Tests, beginning in Perth on November 22. Adelaide (Dec 6), Brisbane (Dec 14), the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne (Dec 26) and the New Year’s Test at the SCG in Sydney (Jan 3) will host the remaining four Tests. Following the long tour of Australia, India will host England for the white-ball leg, starting January 22. Both teams will play five T20Is before switching to the ODI gears for the three-match series, concluding on February 12 in Ahmedabad. Chennai (Jan 22), Kolkata (Jan 25), Rajkot (Jan 28), Pune (Jan 31) and Mumbai (Feb 2) are five venues for the T20Is, while Nagpur (Feb 6) and Cuttack (Feb 9) will host the first two ODIs. Champions Trophy in Pakistan After the final ODI against the former World Champions, both teams will travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. An eight-team ICC tournament returns to Pakistan for the first time since 2008 when they hosted the Asia Cup, beginning in mid-February around the 21st, the final confirmation of which is yet to come. However, the question remains whether the Indian Govt and the BCCI will allow the Men in Blue to travel across the border for the returning Champions Trophy event. Although none of the concerned stakeholders have communicated on the same, the PCB, in accordance with the ICC, had announced three venues – Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the showpiece event. The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is proposed to host all India matches, including the semis and the final, should they qualify. (With inputs from agencies)

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Boost for Team India as Mohammed Shami expected to be fit for home Bangladesh Tests

BCCI announces Team India's home fixtures for upcoming 2024/25 season; England, NZ among touring teams