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Mohammed Shami Turns Batter; Flaunts Hitting Skills In Latest Practice Session - Watch

Akshita Patel

Mohammad Shami hits the nets as batter [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Mohammad Shami hits the nets as batter [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked up a bat to flaunt his hitting skills in a recent practice session. Recovering from a long injury layoff, Shami surprised many as he unleashed a series of powerful shots during the nets, that too without the protection of a helmet or any pads.

Mohammed Shami has been out of action for more than a year due to recurring injury concerns. An ankle injury kept him out for 10 months before a knee swelling virtually ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Meanwhile, the Bengal pacer has been rested for the opening phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, he is using the off-time to sharpen his batting skills. 

Shami sharpens hitting skills amid injury concerns

In the clip going around on social media, Mohammed Shami showed textbook strokes and aggressive hits and gathered praise from fans. His adjustment to batting well even during practice speaks about his seriousness in developing every aspect of his game.

However, the pacer's inclusion in the final half of the Australia series looks extremely bleak. When asked about Shami's status ahead of the crucial Melbourne Test, captain Rohit Sharma delivered an update saying clarity should be sought from the NCA and not the team.

Rumours of a rift between Shami and Rohit break the internet

A significant rift appears to have emerged between India's skipper, Rohit Sharma, and star seamer Mohammed Shami with reports indicating a heated confrontation between the two during New Zealand's tour to India. According to Hindustan Times, the altercation stemmed from Shami's dissatisfaction with remarks made by Rohit regarding his knee injury. 

The seamer, who had been out of the Indian squad since the 2023 World Cup final, was in the final stages of rehabilitation. However, media reports suggesting setbacks in his recovery did not sit well with Shami. The comments that led to the sparring were made by Rohit during a press conference. He confirmed media reports that Shami had a setback in his recovery. Shami, however was not happy with the way the injury was portrayed.