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"If Mohammed Shami Doesn't Eat 1kg Mutton Daily...": India Pacer's Friend Opens Up On Star's Diet

India pacer Mohammed Shami is eyeing a comeback into the Indian team after being out of action since November 2023 due to an injury. Shami last played for India during the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, which the Rohit Sharma-led side lost. Since then, he has been nursing an ankle injury, which has kept him out of action for the entirety of 2023. Shami played the ODI World Cup despite carrying an injury, but emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 24 scalps in seven matches.

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

India pacer Mohammed Shami is one of the greatest bowlers in the world currently. Known for his swing, Shami played a pivotal role in India's marvelous run at the ODI World Cup 2023, which eventually ended with a defeat against Australia in the final match. With 24 wickets in seven matches, Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Since then, the 33-year-old pacer has been out of competitive cricket as he is recovering from an ankle injury.

With Ball In Hand, Obsession In Heart, Mohammed Shami Gears Up For Comeback

Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami is preparing hard for his comeback to international cricket, with "ball in his hand and obsession in his heart". Shami posted a picture of him sweating it out in the nets, making it loud and clear through his caption that he is in the process of making a fine comeback so that he can "turn the game" for India."Ball in hand and obsession in my heart, ready to turn the game. #shami #mdshami #mdshami11," Shami tweeted.

"19th Floor Balcony": Mohammed Shami's Friend Makes Shocking 'Suicide' Revelation

Mohammed Shami is considered one of the top Indian cricket team fast bowlers in the recent times but his journey has not been without its fair share of challenges. He was India's leading wicket-taker in the last three editions of the ODI World Cup but his personal life also made the headlines over the years. Shami went through a tumultuous separation with wife Hasin Jahan as she lodged a police complaint against him for domestic violence. She also accused Shami of match-fixing after taking money from a Pakistani woman. While Shami was cleared of those allegations by the authorities, his friend Umesh Kumar revealed on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast that Shami contemplated suicide during that time.

"Dirty Hit": Ex-Pakistan Skipper Slams Mohammed Shami's 'Personal Relations' Remark

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami recently said in an interview that Pakistan should improve their selection process and not make it a family team that mainly operates on personal relations. However, the comments did not go down well with former Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Butt who believes that the comments were targeted towards Inzamam-ul-Haq - suggesting that he played a role in his nephew Imam-ul-Haq's selection during his time as chief selector. Butt added that the comments made by Shami were 'wrong' and even went on to say that it was a 'dirty hit' on Inzamam.

"Need To Control...": Mohammed Shami Speaks Up On Hardik Pandya Shouting At Him During An IPL Game

While recalling the incident from Indian Premier League 2022 in which Hardik Pandya shouted at him, star India pacer Mohammed Shami spoke his heart out. Notably, both of them were playing together for Gujarat Titans when the incident took place. Hardik, the then captain of the side, lost his cool in the field and had a go at senior player Shami after the fast bowler didn't go for a catch on the bowling of the skipper while fielding at third man. Gujarat Titans were desperately looking for wickets at that point in game, and Shami's unimpressive effort saw Hardik getting angry.

Did Mohammed Shami Take A Dig At Amit Mishra Over 'Virat Kohli' Take? Pacer's Blunt Reply

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to social media to blast 'fake' media reports that claimed he took a dig at Amit Mishra for the latter's comments on Virat Kohli. Some media reports suggested that Shami's comments on Kohli during the interview with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube were a direct reply to Mishra who claimed that Kohli has changed due to 'fame and power'. However, Shami rubbished any such rumours and even said that it is his request to new outlets that they check and verify their stories. “Disappointed to see false information circulating about Amit Mishra. It's humble request to verify news sources before publishing,” Shami posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Mohammed Shami Names 'Two Best Friends' From Indian Team. They're Not Bumrah, Siraj

Pacer Mohammed Shami played a pivotal in Team India's brilliant outing at the ODI World Cup 2023. India remained unbeaten in the entire tournament but ended up losing against Australia in the final match. Shami, who played only seven games, scalped a whopping total of 24 wickets and became the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. However, Shami sustained an ankle injury during the World Cup and has been out of action, since then. Recently, the 33-year-old pacer returned to nets and started with his bowling practice.

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"If Mohammed Shami Doesn't Eat 1kg Mutton Daily...": India Pacer's Friend Opens Up On Star's Diet

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

With Ball In Hand, Obsession In Heart, Mohammed Shami Gears Up For Comeback

"19th Floor Balcony": Mohammed Shami's Friend Makes Shocking 'Suicide' Revelation

"Dirty Hit": Ex-Pakistan Skipper Slams Mohammed Shami's 'Personal Relations' Remark

"Need To Control...": Mohammed Shami Speaks Up On Hardik Pandya Shouting At Him During An IPL Game

Did Mohammed Shami Take A Dig At Amit Mishra Over 'Virat Kohli' Take? Pacer's Blunt Reply

Mohammed Shami Names 'Two Best Friends' From Indian Team. They're Not Bumrah, Siraj