Mohammed Shami the illustrious pace bowler of Team India is currently sidelined by an ankle injury. The anticipation among fans is palpable as the 33yearold stalwart has kickstarted his training regime preparing for a resplendent return to the cricketing arena.
Mohammed Shami most recent appearance in action was during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He excelled as the standout performer for the Men in Blue concluding as the leading wickettaker with a significant 27 scalps from just seven appearances.
The seasoned campaigner had surgery on February 26 and was ruled out of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Shami took to his official Instagram account to post a video of his recent training session.
Mohammed Shami captioned his post:
“Injury may have sidelined me, but it won’t keep me down for long. Watch me reclaim my place on the field.”
Mohammed Shami
It is important noting that Mohammed Shami is not part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup roster while he recovers from his injury. The bowler is scheduled to return to international cricket in September as part of India’s Test series against Bangladesh.
GT dearly missed Mohammed Shami in their IPL 2024 campaign
The Gujarat based side faced a challenging hurdle in the IPL 2024 as they lacked their pace spearhead. This setback significantly impacted the teams chances given his pivotal role as one of their star bowlers.
Mohammed Shami had an outstanding season in the previous IPL. He achieved a remarkable feat by capturing 28 wickets from 17 matches which earned him the prestigious Purple Cap. Unfortunately with Shami sidelined in the latest edition the Titans encountered difficulties in maintaining their performance levels.
Gujarat concluded with five victories and seven defeats, with two matches abandoned due to weather. The Shubman Gill led team failed to make the playoffs for the first time in IPL history, finishing eighth in the points table.