Indian star pacer Mohammed Shami underwent a successful surgery on his heel to repair his Achilles tendon. He took to his social media accounts on February 26 (Monday) to share images of himself and update fans about his condition. Shami mentioned that he will need time to fully recover before making a comeback to competitive cricket. The surgery was done in the United Kingdom.
Mohammed Shami last featured in the 2023 World Cup where he reportedly participated despite an ankle issue and has been sidelined from action since the tournament. Despite being benched for four games, the senior pacer emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the competition, dismissing 24 batsmen in just seven matches.
Shami Looks Forward To Getting back On His Feet Again
Mohammed Shami shared in a post that he has undergone a successful heel operation on his Achilles tendon. While acknowledging that the recovery process will take some time, he expressed eagerness to get back on his feet.
“Just had a successful heel operation on my achilles tendon! Recovery is going to take some time, but looking forward to getting back on my feet,” mentioned Shami in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Mohammed Shami's injury concerns have led to a series of missed opportunities in various cricket events. After sitting out of the home T20I series against Australia following the 2023 World Cup, he was ruled out of the entire South Africa tour and the subsequent Afghanistan series. Shami is currently not part of the ongoing Test series against England.
Gujarat Titans Dealt A Big Blow
The latest health update has dealt a significant blow to Shami’s Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT), as Shami is now ruled out of IPL 2024. This setback is particularly impactful for GT, as Shami has been a crucial wicket-taker and played a pivotal role in the team's success in the past two seasons.
The exact timeframe for Mohammed Shami's recovery remains uncertain at this point. The pacer is anticipated to undergo an extensive rehabilitation process in the coming months to ensure his full recovery from the heel surgery. The intricacies of the rehabilitation will likely determine when he can return to competitive cricket.