Mohammed Shami is out of action since the ODI World Cup which was played in India in 2023.
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished speedster Mohammed Shami a speedy recovery ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup which will start from June later this year. The veteran pacer underwent a successful surgery on his heel to repair his Achilles tendon and will likely to be out from cricket for a while.
PM Modi responded to Shami’s tweet where he shared his photo after surgery. “Just had a successful heel operation on my achilles tendon! 
Recovery is going to take some time, but looking forward to getting back on my feet” wrote Shami on X.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health, @MdShami11! I’m confident you’ll overcome this injury with the courage that is so integral to you. https://t.co/XGYwj51G17
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2024
“Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health, @MdShami11! I’m confident you’ll overcome this injury with the courage that is so integral to you,” PM wrote on X.
Shami is out of action since recently concluded ODI World which was played in India. He was the highest wickettaker of the tournament and for his bowling performance in the marquee event he was rewarded with Arjuna Award.
Shami will miss the whole season of upcoming Indian Premier League and there are chances that he will also miss the upcoming T20 World Cup which will be played in the USA and West Indies later this month in June. The Bengal pacer has 229 Test, 195 ODI and 24 T20 wickets in his decade-long career.
The development raises a question mark about the injury rehabilitation management programme planned by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for Shami.
Now it is highly unlikely that the pace bowling artist would be able to make a comeback before India’s Test matches at home against Bangladesh and New Zealand (October November).
