Mumbai, Mar 11
Mohammed Shami, who has been missing in action since the ODI World Cup last year due to an ankle injury, will most likely make his national team comeback in the home series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin in September, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said.
This would also mean that the speedster is out of contention to take part in the T20 World Cup which will take place in West Indies and the USA from June.
“Shami’s surgery is done, he is back in India. Shami’s return is likely for the home series against Bangladesh. KL Rahul needed an injection, he has started rehab and is at the NCA,” said Shah.
The pacer, who took 24 wickets in the 2023 World Cup, missed the five-match Test series against England and will also sit out of the IPL after having undergone surgery for Achilles tendon last month. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi had wished Shami a speedy recovery after the Indian seamer had announced that he had undergone an heel surgery two weeks ago.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. I’m confident you’ll overcome this injury with the courage that is so integral to you,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X. In a reply post for the PM on X, Shami had written, “It was such a wonderful surprise to receive a personal note from Prime Minister Narendra Modi sir wishing me a speedy recovery. His kindness and thoughtfulness truly mean a lot to me. Thank you so much Modi sir, for your well wishes and support during this time. I will continue to work hard towards my recovery, Thank you all for your continued wish, love and support.”
Meanwhile, Rahul is expected to be fit for the upcoming Indian Premier League where he is set to lead the Lucknow Super Giants after he missed the last four Tests of the England series after complaining of pain in his right quadriceps.
