Mohammed Shami’s comeback to international cricket has been highly anticipated, and it finally happened in the third T20 match between India and England. After a 14-month hiatus, Shami made his return, and fans were eager to see his performance. The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 has also added to the excitement surrounding his return.
Previous Injury and Road to Recovery
Shami’s last international match was the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, where he suffered a heel injury that required surgery in early 2024. He made his comeback to professional cricket through domestic matches in November 2024 but had not yet returned to the Indian national team.
Shami’s return to Team India was marked by his participation in the third T20 match against England in Rajkot, where he bowled 3 overs in his first international match in about 14 months.
Performance in the Third T20
In the match, Shami took 3 overs, conceding 25 runs at an economy of 8.30. Although he did not take any wickets, his return to international cricket is a significant milestone. During the match, Shami also bowled a no ball.
It is worth noting that Shami had last played a T20 International match in November 2022, making this his first T20 International match in approximately 26 months.
Career Statistics
Throughout his international career, Mohammed Shami has played 64 Tests, 101 ODIs, and 24 T20 Internationals. He has taken 229 wickets in Tests, 195 wickets in ODIs, and 24 wickets in T20 Internationals, making him a valuable asset to the Indian national team.