Mohammed Shami’s return after 14 months: No wickets, a no-ball | Cricket Information

Mohammed Shami (BCCI Picture)

NEW DELHI: The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot erupted in loud cheers as India skipper Suryakumar Yadav walked out for the toss. However greater than his resolution to bat or bowl first, the followers had been eagerly awaiting one main announcement—the return of star pacer Mohammed Shami.
“Arshdeep is resting, Shami is available in,” declared Suryakumar after successful the toss, triggering one other wave of celebration from the group. India opted to bowl first towards England within the third T20I.

Shami’s return to worldwide cricket after 14 months was extremely anticipated, however the outing didn’t go as he would have hoped.
Sidelined because the ODI World Cup 2023 remaining towards Australia, Shami had performed home cricket within the interim, however this was his first recreation for India since then.
Famend for rattling stumps, Shami seemed rusty in his comeback match. Bowling three overs, he conceded 25 runs at an economic system of 8.30 and went wicketless.

Nonetheless, he generated speeds near 140 kmph and bought the ball to form away, easing issues about his health.
Regardless of successful the primary two matches, India suffered a 26-run defeat within the third T20I. They nonetheless lead the five-match sequence 2-1.
“I am certain Shami will do higher going ahead,” Suryakumar mentioned after the match.