Team India bowler Mohammed Shami has provided an update on his recuperation after a successful heel operation on his Achilles tendon at the end of last month. He announced that he recently got his sutures removed by posting images on his social media handle account.
Mohammed Shami has been inactive since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, a competition where he claimed the position of top bowler, earning 24 wickets in only seven games with an impressive average score of 10.71. On February 26, he made an announcement on his official social media platforms, confirming that he had a heel surgery to fix his Achilles tendon.
On a Wednesday, specifically March 13, he posted a update about his healing process post-surgery. Adding some pictures to his social media profile, he provided some details:
“Hello everyone! I wanted to provide an update on my recovery progress. It has been 15 days since my surgery, and I recently had my stitches removed. I am thankful for the advancements I have achieved and looking forward to the next stage of my healing journey. ????”
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami was first listed in India’s team for the two-match Test series in South Africa. But, his participation depended on approval from BCCI’s medical team. Later, this 33-year-old was found to be not fit and was dropped from the series.
On Tuesday, March 12, the BCCI provided an official medical and fitness report for Shami, Rishabh Pant, and Prasidh Krishna. The official update on the quick bowler stated:
“The fast bowler successfully underwent surgery on February 26th, 2024, for his right heel problem. He is currently being monitored by the BCCI medical team and is ruled out of the upcoming TATA IPL 2024.”
A fast bowler using his right arm fights for Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL. Actually, he’s the one who takes the most wickets for the team, with 48 wickets in 33 matches. All these at an average of 21.04 and a strike rate of 15.75.
Glenn McGrath Encourages Mohammed Shami to Emulate James Anderson’s Longevity in Cricket
While discussing Shami’s fitness difficulties, Australian fast bowling star Glenn McGrath recently advised the Indian bowler to take inspiration from England great James Anderson. According to PTI, McGrath stated that fast bowlers must alter their training programs as they age.
“It’s tough, but the one thing that bowlers like him (Shami) possess is experience. He’s been around for a long time and is an exceptional bowler. But, as you get older, you still need motivation to train hard, prepare and get out there and perform. Look at someone like James Anderson, who is 41, taking 700 Test wickets and still bowling well.”
Glenn McGrath
Mohammed Shami, a veteran campaigner, has represented India in 64 Tests, 101 ODIs, and 23 T20Is, taking 229, 195, and 24 wickets, respectively.