Does Mohammed Shami Set To leave For Australia Along with Rohit Sharma Ahead Of First Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Team India's Aussie Adventure: BGT 2024-25

India's cricket team is currently in Australia, gearing up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, starting November 22. Captain Rohit Sharma, who just welcomed a baby boy, will likely join the squad before the first Test.

Veteran speedster Mohammed Shami, who made his cricketing comeback through Ranji Trophy 2024, will accompany Rohit. However, Shami may join the team for the second Test match.

Shami's Comeback Game

Mohammed Shami made his comeback to competitive cricket after one year, representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2024 match versus Madhya Pradesh. He picked up four vital wickets, going for 4/54 in 19 overs. Shami continued his form in the second innings and picked up three wickets.

BGT 2024-25 Schedule

Here's the updated schedule for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:

1. First Test: Nov 22-26, Perth
2. 2nd Test: December 6-10, Adelaide Oval (Day/Night)
3. 3rd Test: December 14-18, The Gabba, Brisbane
4. 4th Test: Dec 26-30, Melbourne Cricket Ground
5. 5th Test: Jan 3-7, Sydney Cricket Ground

India's Squad for BGT 2024-25

Here's India's team for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:

Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.

Travelling reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.