Shami doubtful for IPL 2018 over BCCI contract issue, domestic trouble

Right-arm bowler Mohammed Shami made his test debut for India in 2013 against West Indies

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is doubtful for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) as his franchise waits for direction from the Indian cricket board (BCCI) on his availability after being accused of adultery and domestic violence by his wife.

A key cog in India's pace attack, the 27-year-old was left out of the list of contracted players unveiled by the BCCI on Wednesday but the board did not offer any immediate explanation as to why.

Shami was charged on Friday by police in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata based on a complaint by his wife and media in India