Star India pacer Mohammed Shami is on the road to recovery after undergoing ankle surgery in March, earlier this year. In order to return to the national team, the passionate pacer recently decided to take part Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT 2024) by appearing for his home state of Bengal. Likewise, he returned to the field on Friday, November 29, after appearing in four games in the tournament. This time he was playing against Madhya Pradesh (MP) in Rajkot. Notably, the match took place at Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C.
For the unversed, Shami was rehabilitated at the National cricket Academy in Bengaluru and was under strict surveillance BCCI (Board of Control for cricket in India) Gradually, the pacer gradually increased the medical team and initially started with light exercises. However, he suffered an injury scare during the SMAT 2024 game against MP. The incident occurred in the 19th over of the second innings after Bengal had set a lofty target of 190 runs.
As SPORTSTAR reports, Shami fell while stopping a ball and suffered a jolt to the lower back of his body. As a result, he suffered excruciating pain while holding his back with his hands. The head of the medical committee of the competence center, Nitin Patelrushed onto the field to assist the Amroha-based pacer.
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In particular, the medical expert assessed Shami's general fitness as required by the Indian board. After receiving treatment, he resumed bowling the remaining five deliveries. Despite this, MP prevailed against Bengal in a final thriller and won the game.
Shami has so far picked four wickets for the SMAT 2024 tournament
Speaking of which Mohammed ShamiBased on his performance in the last four matches of SMAT 2024, the Bengal pacer took four wickets. His remarkable performance with the ball in hand came against Hyderabad where he took a three-wicket haul and conceded 21 runs during his bowling stint.
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