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[Watch] KL Rahul Smirks As Mohammed Shami Breathes Fires For India In Champions Trophy

Abhinav Tyagi

Shami strikes- (Source:@ScreenGrab)Shami strikes- (Source:@ScreenGrab)

On Thursday, February 20, India locked horns against Bangladesh in their first match of Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. The Tigers won the toss and opted to bat first.

The decision turned out to be a nightmare, as Bangladesh lost two wickets in the first two overs. Mohammad Shami justified his selection and striked in his first over. On the last ball of the first over, Shami bowled a typical nipping back delivery that Saumya Sarkar looked to drive but found an inside edge that went safely to KL Rahul. 

Shami Marks His ICC Return With A Bang

Sarkar returned to the pavilion for a duck while Rahul smirked and celebrated the wicket with Shami and other Indian teammates. It was a brilliant over by Shami as he set up the wicket with bowling deliveries that travelled away from Sarkar before finally one coming back in. Watch the wicket here.

Mohammad Shami Silences Critics With His Show

Before the start of Champions Trophy, the pundits had raised eyebrows over Shami's selection as the right-arm seamer looked a pale shadow of his earlier versions. Notably, Shami missed the entire 2024 because of a heel and knee injury. He only returned for England T20Is and ODIs but looked slower and bowled wayward length.

However, Shami continued his 2023 World Cup form and is breathing fire in the match. Talking about the ongoing match, Shami has picked up another wicket, and Bangladesh are struggling for 26/3 after 7 overs. Harshit Rana is the other star bowler on the leaderboard who got rid of Najmul Shanto.