After veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami was not included in the Indian XI for the opening T20 International of the five-match series against England, questions are being raised whether the national selectors have doubts about his fitness.
Shami, who was injured during the World Cup played in India in 2023, has returned to the team after a long time. This 34-year-old player bowled for about half an hour during the net session before the match but at the time of the toss, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav told that he is not a part of the playing eleven in this match. Shami bowled at his full speed in all the practice sessions of India before this match. During this time his left knee was bandaged.
Questions raised over Shami not joining the team
With Shami not getting a place in the team, questions are being raised whether he still has the problem of swelling in his left knee after every practice session. Suryakumar, however, dismissed concerns over his fitness in a press conference a day before the match, saying, “It is always good to have an experienced bowler in the team, and he is making a comeback after more than a year.” . I'm really excited to see him. I have seen his journey during rehabilitation. He has worked hard in NCA. It is great to see him fit and back in the team.
Shami had also said that he is ready to return to the national team. Shami, who got a place in the limited overs domestic series against England and the Champions Trophy team, proved his fitness in domestic competitions like Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 and Vijay Hazare.
never lose the hunger to play
He said in the program of Bengal Cricket Association, “The hunger to play for the country should never diminish.” “If you love it, you'll fight for it, no matter how much you get hurt.”
He said, “It doesn't matter how many matches I get to play, it always seems less.” When I say goodbye to cricket, I will never get a chance to represent the country again. Amidst the fitness concerns related to Jasprit Bumrah, Shami is a very important bowler for India's Champions Trophy campaign.
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