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'Just wait for a few more days...': Arshdeep Singh's massive revelation on Mohammed Shami's fresh injury concerns after first T20I against England

India speedster Arshdeep Singh reassured cricket fans that veteran speedster Mohammed Shami is absolutely fit hinting his comeback in the second T20I against England.

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• Thu • 23 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami

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Mohammed Shami missed the first T20I against England in Kolkata.

Arshdeep hints Shami's international comeback match after India vs England 1st T20I

India pacer Arshdeep Singh opened up on Mohammed Shami's injury concerns after the speedster was not featured in the Suryakumar Yadav-led side's playing XI during the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Shami who was on the road to recovery for 14 months was supposed to make his international comeback against England.

The speedster was seen sweating out in the nets and everyone was expecting his comeback in Kolkata on January 22 in 1st T20I against England. However, India captain Suryakumar Yadav shocked everyone when he announced playing XI and Shami's name was missing from the list. Fans and former cricketers started speculating that Shami is not 100 per cent fit or he got an injury again.

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However, Arshdeep Singh reassured fans that there was no need to worry about Mohammed Shami's fitness and lavished praise on the 33-year-old, likening his bowling to that of his younger self. The pacer also said that fans have to wait few more days which means he is hinting that the speedster will be seen featuring in the second T20I of five match series which will take place on January 25 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

"Just yesterday, I was talking about the same thing with Shami Bhai because when he was bowling, the way the ball was coming out of his hand was absolutely amazing. With every delivery, you would say, 'Wow, how can such an incredible ball come out of someone's hand like this!' Just wait for a few more days, and you'll get to see that bowling, and you’ll enjoy it a lot. The way the ball is coming out of his hand makes it look like the 22-year-old Shami Bhai is bowling again," Arshdeep Singh said in the post-match interview with JioCinema.

Shami will be India's vital cog in the upcoming season, apart from a five-match T20I series against England, the pacer was also named in the Rohit Sharma-led squad who will play three ODIs against the same opponent before the Champions Trophy.

Shami who last featured in ODI World Cup 2023 final has also been named in India's 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy. With uncertainty over Bumrah's participation, Shami's comeback is important for Team India considering his experience.