Indian seamer Mohammed Shami has begun training with the national team at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, gearing up for the highly anticipated five-match T20I series against England. With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable for the series, Shami is set to lead the Indian bowling attack, marking another significant milestone in his comeback journey.
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Shami, 34, had a challenging year recovering from an ankle surgery that sidelined him for nearly 12 months. Despite the setbacks, he made an impressive return to competitive cricket, featuring for Bengal in domestic tournaments like the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Ranji Trophy. His first major appearance post-recovery was in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in November, followed by a commendable performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced Shami’s inclusion in the T20I squad on January 11. Sharing glimpses of his training on X (formerly Twitter), the BCCI showcased the seamer’s preparations under the watchful eye of Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel.
Expressing his excitement, Shami took to Instagram to share his determination to excel. “All set. Ready to make you all proud once again. Keep your love and support,” he wrote, signaling his eagerness to contribute to Team India’s success.
The much-awaited T20I series will commence on January 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The remaining matches will be played across Chennai (January 25), Rajkot (January 28), Pune (January 31), and Mumbai (February 2). The series is expected to be a thrilling contest, with both teams vying to assert their dominance.
India’s squad for the T20I series against England: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (VC), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (WK).
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