Mohammed Shami was hit on the elbow by a Pat Cummins brief ball through the Adelaide Test.© AFP
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami’s participation in the remainder of the Test series against Australia was thrown into doubt on Saturday, with skipper Virat Kohli revealing that he was unable to even lift his hands.
Shami, who suffered a wrist injury through the third day of the opening Day/Night Test at the Adelaide Oval, was taken to the hospital for scans. The rapidly bowler was hit on the elbow by a Pat Cummins brief ball through India’s second innings which ended at a record lowest 36 for nine. The team’s healthcare employees rushed in to his help and following some deliberation, Shami decided to stroll back to the dressing area as the visitors’ innings ended in 21.2 overs. Asked about the pacer’s situation at the post-match presentation ceremony, Kohli mentioned Shami will be heading to the hospital to undergo scans.
“No news on Shami, he’s going for a scan now. Was in a lot of pain, couldn’t even lift his arm. We’ll probably know in the evening what happens,” Kohli mentioned.
After the physiotherapist applied spray, Shami attempted to resume batting but he did not appear comfy and decided to stroll back to the dressing area.
India lost the fixture by eight wickets to go down -1 in the 4-match series.
The two teams will meet once more on December 26 for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, exactly where the guests will be with out the services of Kohli.