Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri feels there is an urgency for the return of Mohammed Shami to the team, suggesting that he would be ideal to balance the bowling attack and would ease the pressure on Bumrah. Shami, one of India's top pacers, has been on the comeback journey following a year-long break due to an ankle injury. Representing Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), the 34-year-old has claimed eight wickets in seven games and delivered economical spells. Speaking during commentary on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at Adelaide, Shastri asked for Shami's return. "The quicker Mohammed Shami reaches here, (the) better (it is) for India. He is playing a lot of domestic matches,” Despite this development, Shami has not gotten the all-clear on his fitness from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His physical fitness is being closely monitored by the sports science wing of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), considering whether he can take the pressure of playing Test cricket. He is likely to remain with the Bengal squad for SMAT knockouts. Also Read | Watch: Rishabh Pant Playing a Hook Shot Like a Right-Handed Batter Shastri praised Shami’s contributions to India’s success in Australia, where he has picked 31 wickets in eight Tests. The former coach advised against rushing his return, asking Melbourne or Sydney as more realistic options for his inclusion. "You can see the pressure (on the opposition) when Bumrah is bowling and others are bowling. There is a lot of pressure on Bumrah. Brisbane might be too early but surely (Shami can be available for) Melbourne and Sydney," Ravi said.