Shami, who was set to represent the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been sidelined due to the injury. Additionally, he was absent during the five-match Test series against England earlier this year, as he continued to recuperate from the injury.Despite these setbacks, Shami remains determined to make a strong comeback and contribute to his team’s success.
Taking to Instagram, Shami wrote in the caption of his reel, “Injuries don’t define you, your comeback will.. Can’t wait to be back out there with my team! #mdshami #recoveryjourney #shami #mdshami11”
The 33-year-old fast bowler’s last appearance for India was in the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November. Despite battling through injury, Shami showcased his resilience by emerging as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, claiming an impressive tally of 24 wickets in just 7 matches.
Despite enduring pain during the World Cup campaign, Shami’s performance remained unaffected as he continued to deliver for the team. However, he was subsequently sidelined for India’s tour to South Africa and the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in January to focus on his recovery.
He underwent a successful recovery from his injury back in February.
Shami contributed significantly to GT’s success in both the IPL seasons. The 33-year-old bowler picked up 20 wickets in 2022 and followed it up with an even stronger performance in IPL 2023, taking 28 wickets at an average of 18.64. Shami was especially devastating with the new ball and earned the ‘Purple Cap’ for most wickets in the season.
(With ANI inputs)
