Shami returns for Bengal vs MP Ranji Trophy after 1-year hiatus, fans hope for BGT comeback against Australia
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 12, 2024, 1:26 PM ISTIndia’s seasoned fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to return to competitive cricket after nearly a year on the sidelines, following his selection in Bengal’s squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, starting November 13.
India’s seasoned fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to return to competitive cricket after nearly a year on the sidelines, following his selection in Bengal’s squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, starting November 13. This will mark Shami's first appearance since the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad last year.
MOHAMMAD SHAMI IS BACK...!!!!
- Shami will be playing for Bengal tomorrow in Ranji Trophy. [RevSportz]
Great news for Team India ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy & Champions Trophy. pic.twitter.com/XIpB0gDtf7
Shami’s comeback is being closely monitored as part of his preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, which starts on November 22 in Perth. Despite not being named in the initial Test squad for the five-match series, there remains a chance for him to be added if he can demonstrate his fitness in this red-ball game.
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The Bengal pacer had earlier expressed hope of making the Australia tour, eyeing one or two Ranji games to prove his readiness. However, given the scheduling constraints, Shami will have just one Ranji game before the white-ball domestic season resumes.
Shami’s absence over the past year has been due to an ankle injury, followed by a right foot surgery in March for an Achilles tendon injury, which he managed while becoming the top wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup with 24 wickets in seven matches. His rehabilitation has been underway at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, where he worked through recovery programs to address lingering ankle swelling and a side strain. Although he was nearly fit for the Duleep Trophy in September, a setback due to knee swelling temporarily delayed his return.
If Shami successfully passes the fitness test in Indore, he may join an Indian pace attack led by vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, and featuring Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana. The reserves currently include Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, and Khaleel Ahmed, but Shami’s experience could prove invaluable for the challenging tour.
Shami's form and fitness will be crucial in determining whether he can join India’s campaign down under, bringing his pace and experience back to a national squad looking to build on recent momentum in Test cricket.
Here's a look at how fans reacted to Shami's return after one-year injury hiatus:
Wow that's amazing News, if he is fit enough then please add him in Indian BGT squad at least for the last three matches 🔥
— Nitin Kumar (@Nitin_kumar57)Hope it goes well so we can see him from BGT 3 TEST
— Munawwar (@FPL_MuNnU)Shami in BGT will be a huge for team India..as we can't rely on batter like rohit and rahul
— भाई साहब (@Bhai_saheb)That's huge news ahead of BGT 🔥
— Chenna kesavan (@kesavantcm)Wellcome back Champs 🤯🔥
Mohammd shami ready to fire in Australia 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JbjP2UI66G
Best pair for bumrah..
If shami comes means Australian are going to get fire from both end..
Really good news if shami play BGT.
BGT for last 2 test
Please consider . https://t.co/dKxVSRdcgj
We want him in bgt https://t.co/8T7lEg5Axo
— Ms Aslam 📽️🎬 (@TylorDurdennn)If It Goes Well ,
He Could Be Flying For First Test …?
Probably Yes !! There’re 10 Days Left Still … https://t.co/1DQDqovSxF
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