Delhi: India’s veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami recently revealed that after an ankle injury he felt that his international cricket career could end. During the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November 2023, Shami suffered a serious injury to the ankle, after which he needed surgery. Apart from this, there was also swelling in his left knee, causing his problems to increase further, and he had to stay out of international cricket for 14 months.
Shami said in a conversation with the ICC, “When I was in great form during the World Cup, I had to take the operation to the operation table suddenly. It was very difficult to get injured in that form. “
Return after injury
Shami also told that during the first two months he used to suspect whether he would be able to play cricket again. Staying out for 14 months and serious injuries may break up, but his intense desire to play for the country inspired him to move forward.
Struggle to return to cricket
Shami successfully returned to international cricket by playing two T20s and ODIs against England earlier this month. Now, he is leading Indian bowling in the Champions Trophy due to Jaspreet Bumrah’s injury.
Shami said, “My first question was to the doctor how long it would take me to return to the field. The doctor said that his first purpose was to run me, then jogging and later run. Playing in competitive cricket was still far away. “
Shami further explained that his sole purpose was when he would be able to put his feet on the ground. He was going through many types of ideas, but after 60 days when the doctor allowed him to walk, Shami felt as if he was making a new beginning, as if a child was learning to walk.
He said, “I never scared when I was asked to put my foot on the ground. As if I have made a new beginning again. During this time, the stagnant desire to play for the country inspired me and gave me the strength to fight difficulties. “
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