Mohammed Shami gives Rohit Sharma the biggest surprise of his life
Published - 11 Nov 2024, 12:01 PM | Updated - 11 Nov 2024, 12:35 PM
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Mohammed Shami’s injury is proving to be far more severe than initially expected, but the latest update is a big relief for both the Indian pacer and his fans. However, he was already ruled out of the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia.
Originally, Mohammed Shami was scheduled to make a comeback with the recent Test series against New Zealand at home and then head to Australia, but the pacer has been altogether ruled out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy 2024-25 fixtures as well.
Mohammed Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, but positive news come for his return in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024
After Shami claimed that he is absolutely fine and on the way to recovery, a fresh injury has emerged and further complicated his return to fitness, which eventually ruled him out of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, starting on November 22 in Perth.
His absence from the Test squad could be a significant blow to India’s chances at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, especially given the key role Shami has played in previous tours when they tasted historic success on the Australian soil.
After being sidelined with a broken hand following the first Test during the first Test of the 2020–21 tour of Australia, Shami has probably missed his final Test series in Australia, having been ruled out of the upcoming tour. Meanwhile, a positive update revealed about Shami’s fitness and his return to action.
Mohammed Shami could make his return for Bengal in the SMAT 2024
Mohammed Shami is likely to make his much-anticipated return to competitive action during the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, which is set to get underway on November 23.
After recovering from a side strain, Shami has resumed bowling at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, which is a great sign that he is on track for a return after missing a lot of cricket.
Shami’s participation in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 would be a crucial step in regaining full fitness ahead of India’s international assignments, especially the England series and Champions Trophy 2025.
A Revsportz report stated: “There's a possibility that Mohammed Shami could make his return for Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Shami has started to bowl at the NCA, recovering from a side strain.”
🚨 There's a possibility that Mohammed Shami could make his return for Bengal in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Shami has started to bowl at the NCA, recovering from a side strain. pic.twitter.com/JDglItwBL8
— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) November 10, 2024
Notably, Shami has been out of action since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India after suffering an ankle injury for which he underwent surgery earlier this year. Later, the Indian fast bowler’s return was derailed by swelling in his knees while his recovery at the NCA.
Sorry to all cricket fans and BCCI: Shami
After being missed out on the upcoming Australia tour, Shami posted a video of himself from the NCA, where he can be seen working on his fitness, and apologised to the BCCI and the Indian cricket fans for his absence from the field. Shami said that he will soon return to red-ball action.
Shami captioned the Instagram video, “Putting in my efforts and getting better with my bowling fitness day-by-day. Will continue working hard towards getting ready for the match and to play domestic red ball cricket. Sorry to all cricket fans and bcci too, but very soon I'm ready to play red ball cricket. I love you all.”
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