India’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand serves as a crucial preparation for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. The five-match Test series in Australia, commencing on November 22, will pose significant challenges for the Indian team. However, Rohit Sharma and his squad remain confident, buoyed by India’s previous victories in the BGT.
Ahead of the eagerly awaited series, fans eagerly anticipate the return of star pacer Mohammed Shami. Shami’s last international appearance was in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Since then, he has undergone knee surgery and has been recovering.
Earlier this month, reports emerged that Shami had suffered a knee swelling during a practice session, potentially jeopardizing his participation in the Tests against Australia. However, in a recent interview with NDTV, Shami confirmed that his knee is now fully recovered and he is eager to return to domestic cricket.
“I have repeatedly stated that I have not sustained any new injuries. There may be occasional setbacks, but it’s unfair to blame anyone. Out of 365 days, one day can go wrong,” Shami told NDTV.
“It’s crucial to have faith in the team and our abilities. I hope to play at least one domestic match and be fully fit for the Australia series. That’s my goal,” he added.
In a separate interview with ANI, Shami reflected on India’s loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
“We should have won the final. We shouldn’t blame anyone or question anything. From a batting perspective, it’s not that we didn’t try to score runs,” Shami told ANI.
“Our target was not limited. As bowlers, we gave our all. They had some luck on their side. We were almost unbeaten. We were determined to win. The entire nation supported us, but we fell short in the final. It wasn’t our day,” he added.
