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Mohammed Shami walked off with an obvious damage through the 2025 Champions Trophy match in opposition to Pakistan in Dubai, inflicting concern amongst Indian followers. He returned after a few overs.
Mohammed Shami being tended to by the Indian physios (AP Photograph)
In a serious scare for India, ace pacer Mohammed Shami walked off with an obvious damage in the midst of his spell through the 2025 Champions Trophy conflict in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai. He ultimately returned after a few overs however the fears of his absence have been tangible on the faces of Indian followers and gamers.
It occurred within the fifth over of the innings. After a wobbly begin, the place he regarded out of rhythm, Shami beat Imam-ul-Haq just a few instances, making the Pakistani opener look fairly uncomfortable in opposition to him. Nonetheless, after the fourth ball, he appeared to bow down and maintain his proper ankle.
Workforce physios rushed in and tended to him for a bit earlier than permitting him to finish the final two balls of the over. However quickly after bowling the final ball, he walked off to the pavilion and didn’t return until the ninth over.
Although Shami returned and bowled one other over, too, India will wish to be cautious with him. He had injured his ankle through the 2023 World Cup and needed to endure surgical procedure. His restoration was delayed a number of instances because the ankle damage brought on him occasional swelling in his knees, which stored on resurfacing even when he was taking part in home cricket. He solely made his worldwide comeback final month in opposition to England.
India are already lacking the companies of 1 senior pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, who’s but to recuperate absolutely from his again damage suffered in early January. He picked up 5 wickets within the final match in opposition to Bangladesh and regarded again to his greatest rhythm.
“I’ve misplaced 9 kgs (throughout rehabilitation). Probably the most tough factor is you need to problem your self. If you find yourself on this situation… once I was on the NCA, it was a really tough section,” he had stated earlier than the Pakistan conflict. “My weight was touching 90kgs. The most effective factor about me is that I don’t crave delicacies. I avoid sweets. I avoid loads of issues, issues that usually one shouldn’t eat. So, I avoid them.”
India have a week-long break after this match and can host New Zealand in Dubai subsequent Sunday. If Shami is unable to proceed within the match, the staff has Mohammed Siraj within the reserves and Arshdeep Singh on the bench.