He last played for India in the 2023 World Cup final. However, Mohammed Shami was expected to make his comeback during India's Test season, but knee complications delayed his return. However, the Bengal pacer played in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, and Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 to prove his fitness.
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Shami says hunger for playing for India drives him through a tough period
Ahead of the first T20I in Kolkata, Mohammed Shami opened up about his comeback story, saying his passion and love for representing India have been his driving force throughout his lengthy recovery. Shami knows his time in the Indian cricket team won't last forever, so he is determined to make the most of every opportunity to play before retiring from the game.
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Life without cricket feels incomplete: Mohammed Shami
Shami also stressed that the game is everything for a player, and life feels incomplete without it. The Indian pacer also admitted that his life has been very difficult, but playing for the country was enough motivation to keep him going.
He signed off by saying, “I used to look at the India jersey every day during my rehab. Playing for Bengal felt like going back to the early days. It gave me new energy and joy.”
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