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In a recent twist, India’s cricket captain Rohit Sharma has stepped up to clarify the ongoing confusion regarding Mohammed Shami injury rumors. While Shami, who has been on the sidelines since the ODI World Cup 2023, claims that the reports about Shami injury rumors are “baseless,” Rohit has a different take. It seems the pacer’s anticipated comeback may not be as straightforward as he hoped!
Rohit Sharma’s Take on Shami injury rumors Situation
At a pre-match press conference for the highly awaited IND vs NZ 1st Test, Rohit shared his thoughts on Shami’s status. He mentioned, “Honestly, it’s quite challenging for us to predict when he’ll be fit to play. There’s been some unusual swelling in his knee that we need to monitor closely.” This adds a layer of complexity to Shami’s recovery and raises questions about when we can expect to see him back in action.
Why these type of baseless rumors? I'm working hard and trying my level best to recover. Neither the BCCI nor me have mentioned that I am out of the Border Gavaskar series. I request the public to stop paying attention to such news from unofficial sources. Please stop and don’t… pic.twitter.com/0OgL1K2iKS
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) October 2, 2024
The Back-and-Forth on Injury Claims
Earlier reports from Cricbuzz suggested that Shami experienced swelling during his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). In response, the bowler took to social media, dismissing the rumors and asserting that he was fully committed to his comeback. “Please don’t spread fake news,” he urged his fans and the media. But with Rohit’s comments now in play, it’s evident that the truth may be a bit murkier than Shami portrays.
Looking Ahead
Shami was initially slated to return for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but with this latest news, his timeline seems uncertain. In his absence, Akash Deep has stepped up, securing his role as a key pacer in India’s Test lineup. Other contenders like Yash Dayal, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, and Mukesh Kumar are also vying for their chance to shine. As the cricketing world turns its attention to the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, starting October 16 in Bengaluru, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Shami’s recovery and the team’s performance without him.
