India's bowling attack faces uncertainty as Mohammed Shami's knee swelling delays his return to the Test series against Australia. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is also a concern after an injury scare in Adelaide. While Rohit Sharma backs Harshit Rana despite a wicketless second Test, the team is cautiously monitoring Shami and exploring options like Mukesh Kumar as potential replacements.
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