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Mohammed Shami, a key member of the Indian cricket team, has declared himself fully recovered from his recent injury setbacks. The 34-year-old fast bowler, who has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup due to a left Achilles heel injury and subsequent knee complications, is determined to prove his match fitness for the upcoming tour of Australia. Shami's optimistic outlook stems from his recent bowling session at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he bowled with a full run-up for the first time after his injury, experiencing no pain and feeling encouraged by the results.
Shami's return to full fitness is a welcome development for the Indian team, who are looking to build a strong pace attack for the upcoming Test series in Australia. While the series is still a month away, starting on November 22nd in Perth, Shami's focus is on getting back into match-ready condition. To achieve this goal, he plans to play one or two domestic matches before heading to Australia, giving him the opportunity to test his fitness and fine-tune his game.
The Indian team management has also expressed cautious optimism regarding Shami's return. While the series is still far away, Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, has acknowledged the importance of having a fully fit Shami in the team. However, he also stressed that taking an 'undercooked' Shami to Australia would not be the right decision for the team. This cautious approach highlights the importance of Shami's recovery and his need to regain match fitness before the crucial tour.
Source: '100%' pain-free Shami targets domestic matches to prove fitness for Australia