Tue Oct 22 22:22:37 UTC 2024: Mohammed Shami expressed his admiration for Rishabh Pant’s resilience during his rehabilitation after a serious injury, emphasizing that Pant’s positive attitude inspired him to practice patience. As he prepares for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia starting November 22, Shami hopes to play a few Ranji Trophy matches before the tour to regain his form.
Shami, who has been sidelined due to a left Achilles heel injury for nearly a year and has not played for India since the ODI World Cup, has resumed bowling and is gradually increasing his intensity. Although uncertain about his participation in Bengal’s next Ranji Trophy match starting October 26, he aims to prove his fitness before the Australia tour.
He is optimistic that the Indian team can replicate their past success in Australia, citing the importance of a strong pace attack and the ability to score runs. Shami highlighted improvements in India’s fast-bowling depth, stating that the team now has multiple bowlers capable of bowling above 140 km/h, which creates significant pressure on opponents.
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