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Mohammed Shami took 24 wickets in 7 matches of the 2023 World Cup.
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami, while talking about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said, ‘We are the favourites, they should be worried.’
The 34-year-old fast bowler participated in the awards show of Bengal Cricket Association on Saturday. Shami is recovering from an ankle injury at the NCA. When Shami was asked about his return to the team, he said, ‘I do not want to force and rush my comeback. I want to return to the field fully fit.
From left, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly, Mohammed Shami, Sourav Ganguly, Sandeep Patil and Ajay Jadeja during the Bengal Annual Awards Ceremony 2023-24.
I don’t want to rush: Shami Shami told the news agency, the stronger I come back, the better it will be for me. I don’t want to rush and risk getting injured again, whether it is a series against Bangladesh, New Zealand or Australia. Shami said, I have already started bowling, but I will not take any risk until I am completely fit.
Mohammed Shami has started bowling at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Shami can play Ranji Trophy Shami can be seen playing for his home team Bengal in the Ranji Trophy to be held in October. If he plays domestic cricket, he can make a comeback in the Indian team in the Test matches against New Zealand. Bengal’s first match is against UP on 11 October and the second match is against Bihar on 18 October.
He said about playing domestic cricket, if I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will play, the most important thing is that I am fully prepared for any challenge that comes ahead, no matter the opposition. Be it team or any format.
Thanks to Bengal Cricket Bengal Cricket recognized Shami to play for Bengal despite being born in Uttar Pradesh. Shami said, I often say that I was born in UP, but made in Bengal, I have traveled here for more than 20 years and I am grateful for the love and support I have received from Bengal.
Can play test against New Zealand The 3 Test series between India and New Zealand will also start from October 16. The first Test against New Zealand will be played in Bengaluru from 16th October, the second Test in Pune from 24th October and the third Test in Mumbai from 1st November. If Shami is successful in proving his match fitness, then he may also get a chance to play the remaining 2 Tests of the series against New Zealand.
Shami returned to India in March after undergoing surgery in England.
Shami is recovering from ankle surgery Mohammed Shami went to England in January this year and got his ankle surgery done. After the surgery, he remained away from the field for 6 months. He started rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru this month. Some videos of Shami also surfaced, in which he was seen bowling at a slow pace.
During recovery from ankle injury, Mohammed Shami was seen walking with the help of crutches.
Last match played on 19th November Mohammed Shami played his last international match in the ODI World Cup final against Australia on 19 November 2023. After this he was given a break, in which he underwent surgery. If he makes a comeback against New Zealand, he will be seen playing international cricket after about 11 months.
