Shami's Comeback: India Selects Pacer for England T20s After 2023

Jan 13, 2025 Komal Das

Mohammed Shami's wait to return to international cricket ended as he was named in India's T20 squad for the five-match series against England

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The series starts on January 22 in Kolkata, with matches in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai, followed by three ODIs ahead of the Champions Trophy

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Shami last played for India in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, where he took 24 wickets as India finished as runners-up to Australia

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Mohammed Shami missed all of 2024 due to an ankle injury from the 2023 World Cup but returned to domestic cricket in October

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India missed Shami in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Bumrah lacked support in the 3-1 loss. Bumrah is nursing a back injury, with no timeline for his return

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Axar Patel is India’s new vice-captain, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Reddy, Sundar, and Rana return to the T20 squad after missing the South Africa series

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Rishabh Pant continues to miss India's T20 squad, with Sanju Samson as the opener and keeper, scoring three centuries in seven games last year

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