On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished India’s star speedster, Mohammed Shami, a fast recovery after undergoing an Achilles tendon surgery.
The right-arm pacer took to X on Monday to provide an update on his successful heel surgery on his achilles tendon.
PM Modi took to X to wish a quick recovery to the 33-year-old and wrote, “Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health, @MdShami11! I’m confident you’ll overcome this injury with the courage that is so integral to you.”
Earlier, Shami posted on X “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.”
Shami missed the home T20I series against Australia after the ICC World Cup last year, and he was also ruled out of the South Africa tour. He also missed the Afghanistan series and is not taking part in the current Test series against England.
The 33-year-old, who is not participating in the current five-match Test series against England, last played for India in the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November. The senior pacer was the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, dismissing 24 batters in just 7 matches.
Shami, who took 24 wickets in India’s astounding World Cup campaign, played in misery owing to landing issues, but he did not let it affect his performance.
According to the most recent information, he will not compete in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This is a big blow to the franchise, since Shami led the Gujarat Titans’ pace assault. Shami made a key contribution to GT’s success over both seasons.
The 33-year-old bowler took 20 wickets in 2022 and improved his performance even more in IPL 2023, taking 28 wickets at an average of 18.64. Mohammed Shami was especially devastating with the new ball.