Mohammed Shami Return Update A Long Road Back for the Indian Pacer

This could mean Mohammed Shami could make his return to the Team India side for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy; however, much of that speculating has gone with BCCI releasing a medical update which confirms the pacer is not fully recovered yet from the injury. The BCCI statement revealed that whereas Shami has fully recovered from his right heel injury, there is slight swelling on his left knee. Thus, he was to continue at the BCCI Center of Excellence to enhance both his strength and conditioning skills. “He will actually be trying to get sharper for the demands of Test cricket that sometimes require someone to go through long sessions of bowling.”.

Shami Home Return and Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shami has been steadily returning to competitive cricket. He played all the matches for the Bengal team in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season and played all nine matches for his state in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. However, his return to the Bengal team for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 will depend on the progress of his knee recovery.

A Year from International Cricket

Mohammed Shami was a star in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup, taking 24 wickets in nine games to top the wicket-takers’ list of the tournament. Unfortunately, he had to suffer an ankle injury during the World Cup and is going to miss international cricket for a considerable time.

The Road Ahead

While Shami’s absence has been felt in the Indian team, it is important to let him recover fully. Bringing him back too soon may result in worsening the injury and eventually harming his long-term career. The BCCI’s decision to send him to the Center of Excellence for rehabilitation shows that they care for his long-term well-being.

Conclusion

Mohammed Shami is still a work in progress for returning to full fitness. While fans eagerly await his return to the international scene, it is crucial that they remember that his health and long-term career are more important. The Indian team would certainly gain much from him once he is fully fit and ready to contribute to his best.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and is subject to change.

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