India dealt blow as pacer is ruled out for remainder of Australia series

India's seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami has been deemed unfit to participate in the remaining two Tests against Australia.

Despite featuring in India's domestic tournaments, a statement from the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday, stated that the pacer is still not fit to return back to action.

"His left knee has exhibited minor swelling due to increased joint loading from his bowling workload. The swelling is on the expected lines, owing to the increased bowling after a prolonged period," the statement read.

"Based on the current medical assessment, the BCCI Medical Team has determined that his knee requires more time for controlled exposure to bowling loads. Consequently, he has not been deemed fit for consideration for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy."

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