His innings comprised three boundaries and two maximums.
Talismanic India pacer Mohammed Shami is expected to join the Indian team for the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia for the final two Tests.
Before that, Shami, who is returning from a long injury layoff, is plying his trade in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) national short format tournament.
While recent reports suggest that Mohammed Shami will definitely head to Australia, the 34-year-old further bolstered his chances of going by becoming an explosive batsman in the SMAT.
During today’s quarter-final match between Bengal and Chandigarh, Shami posted a fierce unbeaten 32* (17), comprising three boundaries and two maximums.
Watch the video of the Shami massacre below.
Tailender Shami’s batting ultimately proved to be the deciding factor as Bengal edged out Chandigarh by a narrow margin of 3 runs.
Mohammed Shami’s return to the Indian squad will provide a big boost amid the ongoing struggles in Australia.
Mohammed Shami’s return will definitely give India a big boost in their bowling attack on the fast and bouncy pitches of Australia. Not only that, it will also ease the workload of Jasprit Bumrah, who currently has to shoulder the responsibility of bringing most of the wickets.
Shami has also been working hard with the NCA medical team to improve his weight and get fit, and is believed to have lost almost six kilograms. Furthermore, his equipment has reportedly already been sent to Australia.
The Indian team is currently struggling after succumbing in the second Test in Adelaide as the hosts sealed the competition by a huge margin of 10 wickets.
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The series is now balanced at 1-1, as the Men in Blue won the first match in Perth. The third test is scheduled to be played from December 14 at The Gabba.
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