The first match of the 5-match T20 series between India and England is being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. In this match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has decided to bowl first after winning the toss. But fast bowler Mohammed Shami is not part of the playing 11. Shami has returned to the Indian team after 14 months of this series. But he will have to wait longer to get on the field. This decision of captain Surya and coach Gautam Gambhir has surprised everyone.
Mohammed Shami is out of international cricket since ODI World Cup 2023. He was injured during this tournament. After this he had to undergo ankle surgery in February 2024. After ankle surgery, Shami remained away from the cricket field for a long time. After this, he tested his fitness by playing domestic cricket for a total period and returned to Team India. He has also been selected in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. In such a situation, this series is very important for Shami to regain his form. But his not getting a chance in the playing 11 is quite surprising.
Mohammed Shami has not played any international match for 14 months. At the same time, this is the first time after the 2022 T20 World Cup that he has been included in India's T20 team. In such a situation, it was believed that he would definitely get a chance to play in the first match of the series. But this decision of captain Surya and coach Gautam Gambhir has surprised everyone. This means that Shami will have to wait longer to return to international cricket.
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