Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Mohammed Shami will not participate in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Shami, who recently underwent surgery for an ankle injury in London, is expected to miss the upcoming tournament. However, there is optimism for his return during the series against Bangladesh in September.
Mohammed Shami’s Injury and Surgery
The main Indian star bowler of the 2023 World Cup, known for his exceptional swing bowling skills, played his last match against Australia in the World Cup final. However, Mohammed Shami is currently absent from international matches due to an ankle injury. Consequently, he will not be part of the IPL 2024 and is also ruled out of participating in the T20 World Cup.
Mohammed Shami underwent successful surgery on his left Achilles tendon in London, as confirmed by various sources. The surgery was necessary due to an ankle injury that has sidelined him from international matches, including the IPL 2024 and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shami expressed his optimism about recovery post-surgery and is looking forward to returning to action after a period of recuperation.
Rishabh Pant will come back with IPL.
Rishabh Pant is set to make his much-anticipated comeback in December 2<022 after a successful recovery from a car accident. The National Cricket Academy (NCA) is closely monitoring Pant’s progress post-recovery, with recent sightings of him playing a local T20 match in Delhi. Shah, when asked about Pant, expressed satisfaction with his performance and hinted at declaring him fit soon. The possibility of Pant playing in the T20 World Cup is significant, considering his value as a key asset for the team.