Border Gavaskar Trophy: Mohammed Shami to miss the remainder of the Test series

India pacer Mohammed Shami will miss the remainder of the Test series after suffering a fracture on his wrist during the opening Test. The 30-year-old was hit on the elbow by a Pat Cummins' short delivery during India's 2nd innings on Day 3 of the pink-ball Test. Soon after, he was taken to a nearby hospital for scans. After further examination, it was reported that the fast bowler has suffered a fracture, directly ruling him out for at least 6-7 weeks. 

"Mohammed Shami has a fracture and the chances of him taking part in the remaining three Test matches is next to nil," - On condition of anonymity, a BCCI source was quoted as saying to PTI. 

Shami's unavailability was denotative  

When the skipper Virat Kohli at the post-match presentation, said that he was finding it difficult to even lift this arm. "He was in a lot of pain, couldn't even lift his arm. We'll probably know in the evening what happens," Kohli disclosed in the post-match presentation. 

Mohammed Siraj, who showcased fine bowling performances in the two warm-up games, is likely to make his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

[PTI input]