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[Saba Sports News] Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is expected to return to competitive cricket in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, representing Bengal in either of their first two matches against Uttar Pradesh or Bihar.
However, with only a two-day gap between the fixtures, it’s unlikely the senior pacer will play both games.
Reports suggest that if Shami’s recovery meets BCCI’s standards, he could make his international comeback in the Test series against New Zealand in mid-October.
Given his rapid recovery, Shami is anticipated to play at least one of the three Tests before India’s tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar series, a five-match affair stretching from November into the new year.
Shami was originally set to be part of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, following a stellar 50-over World Cup performance where he topped the wicket-takers’ list with 24 wickets in just seven innings.
Unfortunately, an Achilles tendon injury kept him sidelined for an extended period.