Former Indian skipper and all-rounder has raised concerns about the demanding international schedule of cricketers
Returning to the 50-over format after the ODI World Cup 2023 and a long injury layoff, Indian pacer Mohd Shami looked well in rhythm and didn't show any signs of discomfort.
While England went for an unchanged Playing 11, India brought Mohammed Shami in place of Arshdeep Singh in Rajkot
Kotak emphasized that the decision to field Shami in upcoming matches depends on the team management's strategy, with particular attention to his workload and upcoming tournaments.
Out of three regular pacers India selected for the Champions Trophy, only Arshdeep Singh is fully fit as of now
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Mohammed Shami's much-awaited return to top-flight cricket did not receive too many supporting signals during the seasoned pacer's nearly hour-long stint of varying intensity at the India nets here on Friday. Shami, whose last appearance in India colours was during the 2023 World Cup final, worked hard on finding his bowling rhythm at the Chepauk, but never really hit his flowing peak which makes him a tough customer for batters. Shami was expected to feature in the playing 11 during India's first T20I against England at Kolkata on Wednesday, but the management decided to delay his comeback. Much like he did at the Eden Gardens, Shami was an active presence in the nets here too, starting with a light jogging session alongside assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Then the 34-year-old engaged in throwing drills for a few minutes with fielding coach T Dilip before hitting the bowling nets closer to the Madras Cricket Club stand. Shami, whose both legs were heavily bandaged, began with hal
Indian pacer will mark his international return for India against England on Wednesday at Eden Gardens
The men in blue will take on England in the first match of the five-match T20I series on Wednesday
The veteran Indian pacer has been named in India's squad for the upcoming England series and ICC Champions Trophy after being on the sidelines for over a year
India will start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20
India will announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the three-match ODI series against England on Saturday
The 50-over format tournament has Indian youngster Varun Chakravarthy on top of the wicket-takers' list at the moment, taking 18 wickets in 6 matches, including two five-wicket hauls for his side.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical team has been meticulously monitoring Shami's recovery.
Ponting believes that the pacer has the potential to turn the tide in India's favour from tough situations
Mohammad Shami, after spending 359 days on the sidelines, has bowled 86.5 overs across all competitions, which should be enough to prove his fitness
BCCI, through a press release on Monday, confirmed that Shami will not join Team India in Australia
Shami, India's premier fast bowler, has been sidelined for months due to a knee injury. His last Test appearance came during India's loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final in June 2023
Continuing his fine run in his comeback from ankle surgery, India pacer Mohammed Shami will be in the spotlight as Bengal face strong challenge from a rampaging Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal here on Wednesday. Shami played a key role in Bengal's thrilling three-run win over Chandigarh to help them enter the last-eight stage. Batting at No. 10, Shami hit a crucial unbeaten 17-ball 32 to lift Bengal to 159 for 9. With the ball, he bowled a tight spell, taking 1/13 in his initial three overs. In all, Shami has now played nine domestic games -- one Ranji Trophy (42.3 overs) and eight SMAT T20 games (31.3 over) -- after returning to action. He has bowled a total of 64 overs and taken 16 wickets. But, Baroda have sounded warning as they sizzled with the bat in the competition by setting a world record for the highest total in men's T20 cricket, posting 349/5 against Sikkim to storm into the quarterfinals. They also broke the record for most sixes in a T20 innings, hit
With Md Shami reportedly set to join the Indian squad in Australia, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said in Adelaide that the pacer is welcome anytime he wishes