Ex India Head Coach Ravi Shastri calls for Mohammed Shami’s quick return to Indian squad
On the second day of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri shared a heartfelt message for Mohammed Shami during commentary, expressing his eagerness for Shami’s return. He stated, “Shami, jaldi aajao lalaji,” which translates to “Please come soon, Shami,” and praised him as a vital part of the team, emphasizing that “if Shami believes he is fit, then no one can stop him.”
Shami’s road to recovery has taken a positive turn as he was named in Bengal’s squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting November 23. After a year away from competitive cricket due to injury, he made an impressive return in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, taking seven wickets and scoring 37 runs.
Bengal’s squad, led by Sudip Gharami, includes notable players like Abhishek Porel and Ishan Porel. The selection committee will closely monitor Shami’s performance to assess his readiness for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. With an impressive Test record of 229 wickets in 64 matches, Shami’s experience would significantly bolster India’s pace attack alongside JaspritBumrah.