Shami, Saha ruled out of Chennai Test

The medical team of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Sunday (December 11), that Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha will be out of fifth Test against England, starting on December 16.

Shami has soreness in his right knee and has been advised rest and rehabilitation. He will be going to the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru to start his recovery programme.

Saha, who suffered a hamstring tendon injury in the second Test of the ongoing series against England at Vizag, is undergoing rehabilitation programme at the NCA.

Shami, who had picked up 10 wickets at an average of 25.2 in the first three Tests, was rested from the Playing XI for the fourth match in Mumbai. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar was picked in the side for Shami, Shardul Thakur was called as a back-up for the pacer in the squad.