In a post on ‘X,’ accompanied by a photo of himself on the crutches, Shami wrote, “Back on track and hungry for success.The road may be tough, but the destination is worth it.”
The star paceman’s surgery in February came as a setback, ruling him out of the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and potentially the T20 World Cup scheduled for June-July.
Shami’s absence from these crucial tournaments raises concerns for the Indian cricket team, given his pivotal role as a frontline bowler.
Shami’s absence was keenly felt during India’s recent cricketing endeavours, notably missing the South Africa tour and the five-match Test series against England following his standout performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Despite battling through injury during the World Cup, Shami emerged as the tournament’s highest-wicket taker.
With uncertainty looming over his return date, BCCI secretary Jay Shah hinted at a potential comeback for Shami during India’s series against Bangladesh in September. However, this timeline rules him out of contention for the T20 World Cup, depriving India of one of their key assets in the marquee event.