Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been an absolute gem which the Indian cricket has ever produced. The right-handed Indian pacer has been among those bowlers who has always helped the Indian team take wickets whenever it is needed. However, the Indian pacer has been away from international for almost a year now as he is recovering from his injury. Shami's recovery is in full swing and the latter is practising hard in the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru to make a return to the team. Mohammed Shami Makes Big Revelation Ahead of IPL 2025 Retentions, Says He Is Yet to Receive Offer From Gujarat Titans (Watch Video).

As per a report by The Indian Express, Mohammed Shami is expected to play a couple of Ranji Trophy matches for Bengal before the Indian team leaves for Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Bengal team management is very hopeful that the right-handed Indian pacer will join the side to play against Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Mohammed Shami Opens Up on His Fitness Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25, Says ‘I Am Pain-Free; Australia Series Still Some Time Away’ (Watch Video).

As quoted by The Indian Express, Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla said, “He is not available for this match (vs Kerala), but we are hopeful that Shami will join us for games against Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. He is a valuable player for India and the team his service will be required for the Australia series. Recently, he mentioned how keen he is about playing a couple of Ranji games for Bengal before travelling to Australia. Good outings in the Ranji Trophy will be good for him ahead of the Australia tour and will be a big boost for us our four key players are playing for India and India A."

Mohammed Shami hasn't played a single competitive match since November 2023 and will need good match practice if he wishes to return to the national side. However, Shami can be essential for the Indian team in Australia as he took crucial wickets on previous tours and helped the Indian team to win the series.

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