"360 Days Is A...": Mohammed Shami Posts Picture From Airport. Ex-India Star Says "Brother..."

Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami expressed happiness at being cleared to play his first competitive cricket match in almost a year during the ongoing Ranji Trophy, in which he will represent Bengal against Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Shami is set to return to action as the Bengal Ranji Team will lock horns against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Indore starting on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, Shami said that "360 days is a long time" away from the game and he looks to represent his state with "same passion and energy.

"Back in Action, 360 days is a long long time!! All set for the Ranji Trophy. Now back on the domestic stage with the same passion and energy. Huge thanks to all my fans for your endless love, support, and motivation,- let's make this season memorable!" said Shami's post.

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Following the end of the ODI World Cup 2023, the India pacer suffered an ankle injury, which forced him to stay away from the field since November last year. The right-arm seamer was also not considered for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.

Shami, who set the WC 2023 on fire by becoming the leading wicket-taker, taking 24 wickets in just seven matches at an average of 10.70 with three five-wicket hauls, had his best figures of 7/57 against New Zealand in the semifinals. After India's heart-breaking loss to Australia, Men in Blue redeemed themselves with the ICC T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean by beating South Africa by seven runs, however, the pacer could not be a part of this redemption tale and had to watch from the sidelines.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary, Naresh Ojha on Tuesday