Shami Nears Full Recovery As India Anticipates His Return For Bangladesh Test Series

The Indian cricket team is eagerly anticipating the return of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, set to commence on September 19 in Chennai.

Shami, who has been sidelined since last year’s ODI World Cup due to a right heel injury, is aiming to make a comeback after missing the South Africa tour, the England Test series, and the 2024 Indian Premier League.

Following surgery in February and an extended rehabilitation period at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Shami is reportedly in the final stages of his recovery.

Recent updates suggest that he has resumed bowling and is gradually increasing his workload without experiencing pain.

According to ESPNCricinfo, the selectors will soon decide if Shami will participate in the Duleep Trophy matches starting September 5 in Anantapur as a fitness test before the Bangladesh series.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has indicated that Shami’s return is aligned with the schedule for the Bangladesh Tests, although the exact timeline remains subject to confirmation from the NCA.

Agarkar also emphasized the importance of strengthening the pace department with players like Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shami, who have been key figures in recent years.

With a busy cricketing calendar ahead, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, building squad depth is crucial.

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