Shami gives a crucial update about his current fitness status as he continues to recover from his ankle injury.
Shami, India’s premier pacer has spoken about his recovery from the ankle injury that has kept him out of action since last November.
“I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I have been out of action for quite some time. However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I’ve to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort.”
“The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don’t want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I’ve already started bowling, but I won’t take any chances until I am 100% fit.”
Shami, who is rehabilitating, is probably going to return to play cricket for his home team in Ranji. A possible international return in one of the Test matches against New Zealand later on is being discussed.
Shami is expected to participate in one or both of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy games against UP and Bihar. In addition, Shami made a suggestion that he might play domestic cricket before returning to the national team.
“If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will,” Shami said. “What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format.”
Shami is expected to be a key figure in India’s preparations for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
“Favourites toh hum hi hai, chinta unhe honi chahiye (We are the favourites, they should be worried),” Shami said.