Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been on the sidelines of international cricket since the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final. After battling a heel injury and subsequent knee pain, Shami's absence extended to 14 months, derailing his participation in several key series, including the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India succumbed to a 1-3 defeat against Australia. (More Cricket News)
Now 34, Shami has been selected for the ongoing limited-overs series against England, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs. With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, the team management hopes to see him reclaim his role as one of India라이브 바카라 premier fast bowlers, sharing the new ball duties with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh in Dubai. However, his road to recovery and reintegration into top-flight cricket has been far from straightforward.
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At the Chepauk nets on Friday, Shami underwent an intense training session under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Morne Morkel. Starting with light jogging alongside assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, Shami transitioned into throwing drills with fielding coach T. Dilip before heading to the bowling nets.
Sporting heavily bandaged legs, Shami began with a reduced run-up, gradually increasing intensity as he progressed. While his pace remained reasonable, the smoothness and rhythm that have long defined his bowling seemed elusive. Despite hitting the base of the stumps on multiple occasions, Shami라이브 바카라 signature fluid approach and effortless release appeared to be a work in progress.
Morkel, who doubled as wicketkeeper during the session, closely monitored Shami라이브 바카라 performance. The management라이브 바카라 cautious approach suggests that while Shami is nearing full fitness, they remain unwilling to risk his workload prematurely, especially with a major ICC event looming.
Given his fitness and form, Shami라이브 바카라 participation in the Chennai T20I remains uncertain. While his inclusion would undoubtedly bolster India라이브 바카라 pace attack, the team management faces a delicate balancing act between reintroducing their seasoned campaigner and preserving his fitness for the Champions Trophy.
