Sports desk6 minutes agoAuthor: Rajkishore
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Mohammed Shami, the hero of India’s first victory in the Champions Trophy, started thinking about retirement at one time. He felt that he would not be able to return to international cricket. 34 -year -old Shami made a strong comeback with 5 wickets of Bangladesh at Dubai ground on Thursday. He became the fastest Indian bowler to take 200 ODI wickets.
Shami’s coach Badruddin after the match Dainik Bhaskar Shami’s comeback story shared from. He told- ‘Shami was in doubt about his own return. At one time, ideas of retiring from international cricket were also coming to his mind. Shami was injured after the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He had to undergo heel surgery. Then he had to wait for 14 months to return. Ahead Shami’s comeback story …
Start from protest against Bangladesh …
Badruddin said when Shami’s return was postponed again and again
He had lost trust in himself. He felt that he would not be able to play again in international cricket. Many things had started coming to his mind, as he had turned 32 years old. In such a situation, it is difficult for fast bowlers to return.
Coach and elder brother motivated The coach reported that his elder brother and I motivated him in the era of disappointment. He got the support of family. I told him- ‘You have left cricket for 2-3 years and you can return.’ He has also proved himself in international cricket by returning from injury several times before.
Mohammed Shami during a training session with coach Badruddin.
Shami’s return plan … Describing Shami’s return plan, Badruddin says- ‘We had made a plan that Shami will not return until she is fully fit. This is why his return was delayed. Shami was not part of the Indian team in the T20 World Cup and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- After the rehab, a plan was made to put small spells in the net session. He used to throw 4-4 overs.
- Before the Champions Trophy, Shami practiced throwing 8-8 overs on the net.
Bowlled with 100% capacity against Bangladesh When not on the form against England, the coach said- ‘We had made a plan that only after playing two-three international matches, we have to impose 100% effort. He bowled with full capacity today. Now I can say that they will fulfill the lack of Bumrah.
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