Fast bowler of Indian National Cricket Team Muhammad Shami is on his way back to the team. According to reports in the Times of India, it is learned that the fast bowler could make an international comeback through the upcoming Test. series Against the New Zealand National Cricket Team.
Mohammad Shami is reportedly laying the hard yards at the newly opened NCA, dubbed the BCCI’s Center of Excellence. The fast bowler is giving everything possible to adapt and the governing body is targeting the New Zealand Tests for his return to cricket after a while.
Elderly BCCI official confirmed the development and said that it is under the watchful eyes of the governing body. He also noted that the fast bowler has made good progress. Speaking to “Times of India”, he explained them as follows:
“Shami’s rehabilitation is going very well. New The Zealand Tests are kept as a realistic target. He is under the attention of BCTI specialists and is developing very well.”
There are reports that Mohammad Shami is all set to return to Team India through the Bangladesh Tests. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided not to rush him. The series recently ended with the Indian National Cricket Team winning 2-0.
On Wednesday (October 2), there was news that scared almost every Indian fan. Mohammad Shami is reportedly suffering from a swollen knee and may miss the upcoming five-match Test series. AustraliaBorder-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
However, the fast bowler rubbished the rumours, saying that the reports are baseless and that he is doing his best to make a comeback. He also urged people not to believe fakes news as he posted a bold message on his Twitter account.
Mohammed Shami is eligible to qualify for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
But fresh reports have claimed that Mohammad Shami is also eligible for the Sarhad-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. India will tour Australia for a five-match Test series in November-December and January. If fit, he will play an extremely vital role for his team heading into the series. India have won the last two series and are looking to complete their hat-trick of wins in Australia.
Shami has been sidelined since the end of the ICC World Cup 2023. He injured his ankle in the tournament and underwent surgery. Since then he has been fielding hard at NCA and has also continued to bowl in the nets.
Allegations about this have been spread before Mohammed Shami was likely included in the 31-member Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is likely to feature in Bengal’s first game against Uttar Pradesh on October 11 before returning to the Indian team.
