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[Saba Sports News] Mohammed Shami, absent from cricket since the World Cup last November, recently underwent an Achilles tendon surgery in London, addressing an issue that has troubled him since the tournament. Shami shared news of his surgery and recovery journey on social media, accompanied by a photo of himself recuperating.
“Excited to start my recovery process and get back to cricket soon,” Shami captioned his social media update.
Shami’s last match was the World Cup final in Ahmedabad on November 19. His absence was noted in India’s subsequent tours and series, including a tour to South Africa, a T20I series against Afghanistan at home, and the current Test series against England.
This surgery confirms Shami’s unavailability for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, and his participation in June’s Twenty20 World Cup is also in doubt. The decision for surgery followed after consultations in London, recommended by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
In other updates, the Indian cricket team, having clinched a win against England in Ranchi, is on a four-day hiatus. They plan to reconvene in Dharamsala on March 3 for the fifth and concluding Test against England, starting March 7, with India leading the series 3-1.