Why will Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan miss the Tests against South Africa?

gautam

Mohammed Shami will miss the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa because of an ankle injury. Shami wasn't part of the Test contingent that left for Johannesburg on Friday, and is currently under the watch of the BCCI's National Cricket Academy. India will also be without Ishan Kishan, who had kept wicket for them in their previous Test assignment in the West Indies in July; the BCCI said in a statement that Kishan had "has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons.

dharmendar

The absence of Shami, Kishan, and Chahar poses challenges for the Indian team, prompting discussions on the depth of the squad and potential strategies to overcome these key player exclusions.

sourav

Injuries and unavailability disrupt the ideal lineup for India against South Africa, sparking concerns about the team's balance and performance. Fans and experts eagerly await updates on potential replacements.

shubham

The news of Shami, Kishan, and Chahar missing the upcoming series adds an element of uncertainty to India's lineup. It will be interesting to see how the team management addresses these gaps and adjusts their strategy accordingly.