Sun Jan 12 17:09:19 UTC 2025: ## Shami’s Return Headlines Cricket News as India Announces T20 Squad Against England
**Mumbai, India** – Mohammed Shami is set to make his much-anticipated return to the Indian cricket team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22nd in Kolkata. The fast bowler has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to a knee injury requiring surgery. His recovery was further complicated by swelling, causing him to miss the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, after playing domestic cricket, Shami has regained fitness and been included in the squad.
The squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, also features notable players such as Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh. Shami himself spoke about his struggles with the injury, stating to Anandabazar Patrika, “For a player, playing is everything…Life has become very difficult.” His return is a significant boost for India, who missed his partnership with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj during the recent Test series loss against Australia.
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