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Mohammed Shami's Return Confirmed; India Seamer To Assess His Fitness In Ranji Trophy

Debashis Sarangi

Mohammed Shami returns to Ranji Trophy [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X]Mohammed Shami returns to Ranji Trophy [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X]

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In a major development, ace Indian speedster Mohammed Shami is all set to make his return to competitive cricket after recovering from an ankle injury. The experienced fast bowler sustained an ankle injury during the 2023 World Cup on home soil, eventually getting ruled out of India's subsequent international assignments. 

Shami Returns To Bengal's Ranji Trophy Squad Ahead Of 5th Round

However, Mohammed Shami has regained match fitness and will play Bengal's fifth round Ranji Trophy encounter against Madhya Pradesh. In an official press release, Cricket Association on Bengal confirmed Shami's return, relieving India's millions of cricket enthusiasts. 

In its statement, the apex body of Bengal cricket explained why Shami's comeback is a massive boost for the side, which is reeling at fifth position with eight points in four matches. 

The right-arm fast bowler hasn't played a single game after the World Cup final in Ahmedabad last year. So, technically, the Ranji Trophy affair against Madhya Pradesh will mark his return to competitive cricket after a long hiatus. 

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Considering it will be his first competitive outing following India's disastrous defeat in the World Cup final, Shami would be keen to showcase his mettle with the red cherry for the umpteenth time. 

If he proves his form and fitness, the pacer might get a recall into India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Australia in Down Under. Generally, the fast bowlers develop injuries during lengthy overseas tours. So, it won't be surprising if India run out of quality seam bowling options and Shami gets a wildcard entry into the  Test squad.