New Delhi: Mohammad Shami could have proved to be a vital asset for the Indian cricket team in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy but the ace paceman wasn’t brought to Australia. Shami, who was out of competitive cricket action for the last 11 months due to an ankle injury, returned on the field for Bengal in domestic cricket in November but still wasn’t considered for the Australia tour.
It was believed that the seasoned pacer would be brought into the squad in the midway during the tour but that also did not happen keeping his fate for a comeback in the national setup hanging in a balance. With the England series and the all-important Champions Trophy being Team India’s next two assignments, it is being stated that the veteran Indian pacer could be included for either or both.
According to multiple media reports, Shami is fit to be considered for the ICC Champions Trophy, if not the England series, considering the big stature of the event. The seasoned Indian pacer is eyeing a comeback in the national team and has sensed that he would be brought into the squad after a gap of almost an year. Shami last played an international match at the ODI World Cup 2023 in India.
Shami sweats it out in nets
Eyeing a comeback, the fiery Indian pacer has been working out hard in the nets. On Tuesday, a video of Shami went viral on social media where he was spotted polishing his bowling skills. On some previous occasions as well, videos and photos of the Indian paceman grabbed headlines on social media where netizens questioned his exclusion from the national set up despite regaining fitness.
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Mohammad Shami Bowling Practice in nets. Comeback soon in Indian Team#mohammedshami #Shami #TeamIndiapic.twitter.com/hs0npE2bUo
— Cric Venky (@VenkyK_Offic) January 7, 2025
Meanwhile, the BCCI is on the cusp of announcing the squads for the England T20I and ODI series as well as the big Champions Trophy. England will tour India for five T20Is and three ODIs from January 22 while the CT 2025 will start on February 19 with Indian playing their matches at a neutral venue.
Seasoned Indian pacer Mohammad Shami was spotted bowling in the nets on Tuesday. Shami is expected to fit in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
