Mohammed Shami's auditions for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with a two-wicket, expensive spell in Bengal's 41-run in the quarterfinals. The Indian pacer took 11 wickets in nine matches at an economy of 7.

Shami's 2/43 against Baroda in the quarters saw him race past 200 wickets in T20s. In 165 matches, he owns 201 scalps at 24.29. His economy rate is 8.19. He owns three four-fers in T20s.

Rohit didn't sound too optimistic about Shami's potential return, highlighting the knee issues that the veteran pacer continues to face. The India captain asserted that he doesn't want to rush Shami back into the team unless he is assured of his 100% fitness.

Mohammed Shami return to the Indian Test squad remains uncertain as fitness concerns persist. NCA monitors his readiness for long bowling spells ahead of the Brisbane Test against Australia.

Shami, who made his comeback to competitive cricket last month, last played a red-ball match for India in June 2023 against Australia at The Oval.