Wed Oct 16 07:00:00 UTC 2024: ## India’s Shami Out of New Zealand Tests, Bumrah Named Vice-Captain
**Bengaluru, India** – India’s fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, will miss the upcoming Test series against New Zealand due to a knee injury. The injury, a swelling in his knee, has set back his recovery and will keep him sidelined for the crucial series.
In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah has been named the vice-captain for the New Zealand Tests. The news comes after India’s training session on the eve of the first Test in Bengaluru was washed out due to rain.
The Indian team trails by 294 runs in the ongoing second session of the day, which has also seen wins for Hurricanes, Heat and West Indies Women in other cricket matches.
While the focus remains on India’s preparation for the New Zealand series, New Zealand captain Tom Latham expressed hopes that the cloudy Bengaluru weather will favor his team’s seamers. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir highlighted the importance of adapting to different playing styles, stating, “If you play only one way, you don’t grow.”
It remains unclear whether Shami will be fit for the upcoming Australia Test series.
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