Champions trophy: India’s veteran fast bowler Mohammad Shami has revealed that after the ankle injury, there were moments when he was afraid that his international career would end but his unwavering desire to play again for the country inspired him to move forward Did.
Shami suffered an injury to Australia during the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, which required surgery. His left knee swelling made things more complicated and he had to stay out of international cricket for 14 months. ‘
Shami told the ICC, “After a great form during the World Cup, I suddenly had to see myself on the operation table. It was really a very difficult period after getting hurt after that magnificent form. “He said,” In the first two months I used to doubt if I would be able to play again or not because such injury and out for 14 months Staying can make your courage bat. ”
The 34 -year -old, however, made a successful comeback in international cricket by playing in two T20s and the same ODI against England earlier this month. Now he is the leader of Indian bowling in the Champions Trophy due to the injury of Jaspreet Bumrah.
Shami said, “The question before my doctor was how long it would take me to return to the field. The doctor told me that his first priority is to run me, then jogging and then run. Playing in competitive cricket is still far away. ”
The round of an active player to depend on crutches was mentally challenging for Shami. He said, “I always kept thinking when I will be able to put my feet on the ground. Many types of thoughts were coming in my mind. After 60 days, when they asked me to put my feet on the ground, you would not believe me, but I had never scared before putting my foot on the ground. ”
Shami said, “It felt as if I am starting again, as if a child is learning to walk.” I was worried about some kind of difficulty. Meanwhile, the indomitable will power to play again from the country kept me inspired. ”
