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This is an archive article published on September 10, 2015

Mohammad Shami, Pragyan Ojha named in 30 India probables for South Africa series

The likes of Gambhir, Yuvraj, Uthappa's names were not even considered for the 30-member list.

Shami, Shami India, India Shami, Shami India pacer, Pargyan Ojha India, India vs South Africa, South Africa vs India, Cricket News, Cricket Mohammd Shami has been out of reckoning for some time now especially after the ICC Cricket World Cup due to a knee surgery. (Source: AP)

Pacer Mohammad Shami recuperating from shoulder surgery and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, back with a remodelled action, were among the 30 players called by the BCCI’s senior selection committee for a preparatory camp ahead of the South African team’s forthcoming tour of India.

Shami has been out of reckoning after the ICC Cricket World Cup owing to a knee surgery and missed India’s away series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh besides cash-rich IPL.

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Left-arm spinner Ojha will look to stake claim with his remodelled action was cleared by ICC as he showed some form while playing for India A against Australia A. He is currently touring Sri Lanka with the Bengal team.

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The likes of Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and Virender Sehwag’s names were not even considered for the 30-member probable, indictaing that they are completely out of the mix as far as selection in the senior team is concerned.

The probables list comprise of 12 specialist batsmen, three wicketkeepers, one all-rounder and 14 bowlers, including eight fast bowlers and six spinners.

In case of Shami and Wriddhiman Saha, their fitness will be assessed ahead of the gruelling 72-day series which includes four Tests, five ODIs and three T20 Internationals.

The camp will be held in Bengaluru from September 21 September 27.

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Following are the names of the players:
M S Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Binny, Wriddhiman Saha, Naman Ojha, R Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron, Karun Nair, Suresh Raina, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Pragyan Ojha, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohit Sharma, Karn Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Dhawal Kulkarni, Kedar Jadhav, Manish Pandey.

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