Both Rohit (left hamstring) and Ishant (lateral strain) are in the NCA in rehab, but the BCCI has yet to announce when the duo would arrive in Australia.
Considering the mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement, it is clear that they would miss the first warm-up match against Australia A, at Drummoyne Oval from December 6-8, if they did not depart by Monday.
“He (Rohit) was never going to play the white ball series, they were just looking to see how long he needed the break, because you can’t afford to rest for long,” Shastri told ABC Sport.
“If you need to play Test series or any red ball cricket, you have to be on the flight in the next three or four days. If you are not, then it will be difficult.”
Shastri said the NCA medical team is currently evaluating how long Rohit’s break would be from the game.
“But things could get difficult if he is asked to wait too long, (because) then you are talking about quarantine again, which could make it very difficult for even him to arrive just in time for the test series,” the director said. added the coach.
In an interview with PTI, Rohit said that he is confident playing the Test series, although some strength and conditioning work still needs to be done when it comes to his hamstring.
Shastri said that even Ishant’s case is similar and that he would also need to play at least one practice game before he could be considered for testing.
The second and final warm-up game, at the SCG December 11-13, will be one night before the first test begins in Adelaide from December 17th.
“It’s (Ishant’s) a similar case to Rohit,” Shastri said.
“You really don’t know how fast it will be available to fly. Like I said, if someone has to play the test series, they have to be on the flight in the next four or five days. Otherwise, it is very difficult.”
Finishing pattern virat Kohli As the driving force behind this Indian team, Shastri supported her decision to return for the birth of her first child.
“I think it’s the right decision he’s making,” Shastri said.
“These moments don’t come over and over. He has the opportunity, he’s coming back and I think he’ll be happier about it.
“If you look at where India has gone in the last five or six years, there is no question in anyone’s mind that he is the driving force and the man behind it (the success of India).
“So obviously they would miss him. But like I say, in adversity comes opportunity. There are many young people in the team and it is an opportunity for them.”
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