IPL 2024: Shami Set To Miss Entire Season Due To Ankle Injury

Senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been sidelined from the upcoming Indian Premier League due to a left ankle injury, necessitating surgery in the UK, as revealed by a BCCI insider to PTI on Thursday.

The 33-year-old, absent from the ongoing Test series against England, last featured for India during the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November.

“Shami sought specialized ankle injections in London late January, with expectations of resuming light running after three weeks. However, the injections proved ineffective, leaving surgery as the sole recourse. He will imminently travel to the UK for the procedure, casting doubt over his IPL participation,” disclosed a senior BCCI figure, speaking anonymously.

Despite grappling with landing issues, Shami played a pivotal role in India’s World Cup journey, tallying 24 wickets while enduring discomfort.

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Acknowledged with the prestigious Arjuna Award recently, Shami boasts 229 Test, 195 ODI, and 24 T20 scalps over his illustrious decade-long career.

This development raises concerns about the efficacy of the National Cricket Academy’s (NCA) injury rehabilitation regimen tailored for Shami, potentially delaying his return until India’s Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand or aiming for the significant Australian tour.

Critics argue that the NCA’s conservative approach failed in Shami’s case, advocating for prompt surgical intervention to ensure his pivotal role in future endeavors.

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