The wait to see Mohammed Shami in action in Indian colors is finally about to end. As per News 18 reports, it is learned that the premier fast bowler is all set to make a comeback and will play for the Indian national cricket team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
It’s been over a year since Mohammed Shami was a part of the Indian national cricket team. The fast bowler last played for the team in the ICC World Cup 2023 final and since then has been out of action due to the ankle injury he suffered during the tournament.
Mohammed Shami has not played for India since the 2023 ICC World Cup
Mohammed Shami, after the World Cup, underwent surgery and then tried his best to return to the field on time. The fast bowler bowled some tough yards at the NCA and was expected to make a comeback in the home Test season, which began with the series against the Bangladesh national cricket team.
However, he did not reach full fitness until then, and it was certain that he would be fit by the time the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins. But in what was another setback for him, the fast bowler experienced knee swelling and was asked to play in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
Shami played one match for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and looked in good form. But according to NCA experts, he was not fit for the match and was later asked to play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 for Bengal.
But the knee injury got worse for him as he was also ruled out of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The open pacer is now all set to return to action and has also resumed bowling in the nets. There are chances that he will be back in the England ODIs, which will be the last series before the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma to captain India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Apart from Mohammed Shami, News18 reports have also revealed the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit Sharma will be the captain of the team, while Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the other two openers. the team.
Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be the middle-order hitters for the team. Alongside them, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel will be the three all-rounders with Kuldeep Yadav being the wrist spinner of the team. Mohammed Shami along with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh will lead the team
Indian squad likely for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Here is the probable Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh
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