Mohammad Shami. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)
Star Indian speedster Mohammed Shami was recently spotted giving valuable advice to Nepal cricketers at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
The Nepal cricket team is currently preparing for their upcoming matches in the Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament in Canada. Meanwhile, Shami is working hard to regain full fitness after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this year.
On Sunday, August 18, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) posted a picture on their social media where Shami was seen sharing his knowledge and wisdom with their players. Nepal cricket fans replied to the post, thanking the Bengal seamer for his kind gesture.
🇮🇳 🇳🇵 Latest scoop from the Bangalore Diaries: @MdShami11 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬🏏
💬What do you think he revealed? 👇#NepalCricket | #RoadToWorldCup | #HappyDressingRoom | #OneBallBattles pic.twitter.com/52apZsxXXv
— CAN (@CricketNep) August 18, 2024
Shami has been out of action since the ODI World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad between India and Australia. However, it is likely that the right-arm seamer will return to competitive cricket during the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 where he will represent Bengal.
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We need Mohammed Shami in Australia: Jay Shah
BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently confirmed that Shami is make his international comeback during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. Shah stated that the 33-year-old’s experience will be key for India on their tour Down Under.
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“Our team is already well prepared. We have rested Jasprit Bumrah for a while now. Mohammad Shami is expected to be fit too. This is an experienced Indian side now. Seniors like Rohit and Kohli are fit,” Shah said while speaking to The Times of India about India’s preparation for the Australia series.
“Your question about Shami is right… he will be there because he is experienced, and we need him in Australia,” he added.