New Delhi: The curious chapter of Mohammad Shami’s return to the Indian national setup has been hanging in a balance since the last two months. After being sidelined for almost an year due to an ankle injury sustained in the ODI World Cup 2023, Shami was back on his feet participating for Bengal in the domestic matches in the month of November.
The ace India pacer’s return to Team India was expected to take place couple of months ago in the home Test series against New Zealand but it got delayed due to unknown reasons. Keeping his regained fitness in mind, Shami was set to be considered for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but he did not make a return in the all-important Test series as well, which India lost 1-3.
There have been many rumours going on regarding the paceman’s return with the some members of the Indian cricketing fraternity even criticising the Indian cricket board for poorly managing his fitness. The ace Indian pacer underwent a surgery and was under strict rehabilitation for multiple months before regaining his fitness. After getting a go ahead for fitness from the National Cricket Academy, the seasoned pacer starting sweating it out hard in the nets which was evident from the videos and photos circulated online.
Shami’s inclusion a surety or not?
The thing which kept the seasoned veteran away from action all these months was his fitness which is of utmost importance. But the injury-prone seamer has been proving his agility along with ability by engaging in practice sessions where he’s spotted polishing his bowling skills. So as far as the fitness is concerned, Shami seems to be fine as he has proved that by participating in the domestic cricket matches and net practice sessions.
The other reason that is keeping him away from action and the BCCI not selecting the superior bowler is not really known. Maybe, a thought of saving the best for the last keeping in mind the the big Champions Trophy is what the India cricket management has thought. As of now, there is now clarity related to the communication of the fast bowler with the team management but it’s expected that he will soon be spotted in India colours again.
Mohammad Shami has been out of action from more than 11 months after suffering an ankle injury during the ODI World Cup 2023. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
