India veteran speedster Mohammed Shami has resumed bowling practice after the surgery. He was last seen on the field during the ODI World Cup 2024 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where India lost the final against Australia by 6 wickets.
Shami was the standout performer in the World Cup hosted by India. He picked up 24 wickets in just seven matches which was most in that edition of the tournament.
Shami has been out of action since November due to an ankle injury. He missed the series against England, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, and now will miss the whole T20 World Cup 2024. The pacer went under the knife in February and he is currently on a road to recovery.
India speedster took his Instagram to share his recovery update for the fans where he was seen bowling in nets.
Shami's video of Bowling in nets
Earlier, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah said that he will likely to make a comeback during home Tests against Bangladesh this September.
Jay Shah on Shami's Comeback
“At the moment, it’s difficult to say because Shami hasn’t yet started bowling at full intensity. Once he starts doing so, it will take another month or a month-and-a-half to reach the international standard. He will only gradually increase the number of deliveries he sends down. So, reaching the peak of bowling 20 overs at 130-140kmph-plus speed takes a fair amount of time. After all, he’s looking to be fit to bowl in Test matches,” the Board official explained.
“If he shapes up well in time, there’s a fair chance of his comeback in September itself. That said, rotation in the XI is a good possibility, particularly when it comes to the frontline quicks.
“The likes of (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Siraj and Shami — if he returns by then — might be rested in a few of the games (against Bangladesh and New Zealand) so that they are fully fresh for Australia.”
Jasprit Bumrah is leading India's pace attack in Shami's absence in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
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