As calls to bring back Mohammed Shami to the Indian team grow louder, concerns over the fitness of pacers Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, who have failed to back Jasprit Bumrah strongly, have intensified. Shami, who has been performing well at the domestic level, is being urged by fans and experts to join the team for the upcoming Australia series. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma remains uncertain about Shami’s inclusion.

During a post-match press conference, Rohit revealed that the team was monitoring Shami's fitness closely. He mentioned that Shami had suffered swelling in his knee while playing the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy, which hampered his preparation for the Test matches. Rohit emphasized the need to be cautious and avoid putting pressure on Shami, stating that the door for his return was still open, but the team wanted to ensure he was fully fit before bringing him back.

Meanwhile, reports have surfaced suggesting a rift between Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami. According to these reports, Shami and Rohit had a heated exchange at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) during the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. The altercation reportedly stemmed from differences in their views on Shami’s fitness. Rohit had earlier stated that Shami was still not 100 percent fit for selection, while Shami claimed to have fully recovered. This difference of opinion led to tension between the two, according to the report.