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The wait for Mohammed Shami to return to international action continues, as the pacer has been ruled out of travelling to Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Let us have a closer look at the timeline of Shami’s injury, alongside the entire rehabilitation and comeback process.
November 2023: Heel Injury During ODI World Cup
Mohammed Shami played a pivotal role in India’s ODI World Cup campaign, finishing as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 24 wickets in just 7 matches. Despite his remarkable performance, Shami battled through a chronic heel issue, requiring injections to manage the pain. This injury eventually necessitated surgery on his Achilles tendon in February 2024.
February 2024: Achilles Tendon surgery
Following the World Cup, Shami underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon to address the persistent heel problem. The surgery marked the beginning of a long rehabilitation process, keeping him away from international cricket for a whole year.
October 2024: Knee swelling during rehabilitation
As Shami increased the intensity of his rehabilitation, he encountered swelling in his knee, which slowed his recovery. India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed the setback, while Shami expressed hope of playing domestic cricket before making a full comeback.
November 2024: Side Strain Rules Him Out of Border Gavaskar Trophy
While preparing to test his fitness in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy matches, Shami sustained a side strain. However, he continued to star with his performance preventing him from being included in Bengal’s squad. This ruled him out of the much-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.
December 2024: Domestic cricket return
After missing a majority of international matches and the 2024 IPL, Shami gradually returned to cricket by participating in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. These appearances marked a significant step in his recovery and a hopeful return to full fitness.
Late 2024: Knee Injury Confirmed by BCCI
The BCCI officially ruled Shami out of the final two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy due to a knee injury. This was attributed to the workload from his return after the Achilles surgery. The board expressed confidence in his eventual recovery.
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