Mohammad Shami. (Source – Twitter/X)
Mohammed Shami was back on the field after 360 days as he featured for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game against Madhya Pradesh at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on November 14. Shami bowled 19 overs and picked four wickets, giving away 54 runs which included four maidens. As a result, Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 167 runs.
Shami, after successfully recovering from Achilles Tendon injury which was caused during World Cup 2023, looked on path to getting back his usual mojo. He has not been included in the Indian squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia though but fans are hoping to see him in whites against the Aussies. After the play on Day one, the veteran opened up on his comeback and posted a video of his bowling spell on Instagram, stating that his every move on the field is dedicated to his fans.
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“Finally, the wait is over! After 360 days, I’m back on the field, stronger, and hungrier. 4 wickets for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and this is just the start. Every delivery, and every wicket is dedicated to You, my incredible fans. Your love fuels my passion. Let’s make this season unforgettable!” Shami captioned his post on Instagram.
Here’s Shami’s latest post on Instagram:
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Shami will be crucial for the team in the second half of the tour: Badruddin
For the crucial Australia tour, the Indian pace attack boasts the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, and bowling all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy. It would be interesting to see the combination of the Indian pace attack on the pace-friendly Perth pitch in the first Test. Moreover, Shami’s childhood coach, Mohammed Badruddin is confident that his pupil will travel to Australia.
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“He will be joining the Indian team after the Adelaide (second) Test. Now that he is back, proved his fitness, picked up wickets, he will be crucial for the team in the second half of the tour,” said Badruddin as quoted by HT.