Rohit Sharma's recent statement supposedly left BCCI still pondering over whether Mohammed Shami should be sent to Australia

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.

The Telegraph understands that though Shami has been bowling his full quota of overs, he is yet to attain the desired fitness level needed to play a Test match

If reports are to be believed, Shami is unlikely to board the flight to Australia before the third Test in Brisbane from December 14.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami's participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains uncertain due to pending fitness clearance from the National Cricket

Rohit Sharma has said the "door is very much open" for Mohammed Shami to join India's Test squad in Australia, but reiterated caution over his fitness.

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Shami hasn't played cricket at the international level since November last year as he has been battling injuries. The fast bowler only recently resumed playing cricket.

Mohammed Shami has returned to the domestic circuit and is doing exceptionally well but there are still question marks over his comeback to the international arena.