On a recent post on X, Mohammed Shami has dismissed the reports suggesting that he is not certain for Indian cricket team’s Tour of Australia. Shami has been off the pitch due to a sprained ankle. After putting up a stunning show in ODI World Cup 2023, Shami had gone for an operation and has worked to heal since then. It was believed that the ace fast bowler will come back to the national duties for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia later on in November this year.
In a report that appeared in Times of India, a BCCI official was quoted saying, “Shami had started bowling, and he was on the lines of making a return to competitive cricket shortly. But this knee problem has reared its ugly head recently. The BCCI medical team is looking into the injury, but it may take some time
“This is bad news for the NCA medical team. They have been rehabilitating him for over a year now. They have one of the best workload management systems in the business. The medical team is doing all they can to get him back in the park in no time.”
Nevertheless, Shami has dismissed any allegations that he is missing out on the Border-Gavaskar Series (the title given to Australia and India bilateral series).
“Why these type of baseless rumors? I’m working hard and trying my level best to recover. Neither the BCCI nor me have mentioned that I am out of the Border Gavaskar series. I request the public to stop paying attention to such news from unofficial sources. Please stop and don’t spread such fake fake fake & fake news, especially without my statement. #fakenews#stoprumors#rehab,” Mohammed Shami wrote on X
Prior to that, in September, Shami had disclosed that he is doing everything within his power to get fit and play for Team India as soon as possible.
“Koshish jaldi hi kar raha hoon kyun ke main janta hoon kaafi time ho gaya hai team se bahar rehte hue (I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time). However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I’ve to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort,” Shami had said.
“The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don’t want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I’ve already started bowling, but I won’t take any chances until I am 100% fit,” he added.
