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Mohammed Shami’s comeback in IND vs ENG 1st ODI sets stage for 200-wicket feat

Mohammed Shami’s comeback in IND vs ENG 1st ODI sets stage for 200-wicket feat

Mohammed Shami returns to ODIs after injury, just five wickets away from reaching 200. The pacer aims to achieve this milestone ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Mohammed Shami is back and will play in the ODI series for the first time after the 2023 World Cup. He is named in the playing XI for the IND vs ENG 1st ODI at VCA Stadium, Nagpur. Shami’s return is a big boost for India, especially with Jasprit Bumrah’s participation still uncertain for the Champions Trophy. Having an experienced player like Shami is important for the team and future as Champions Trophy is coming. although, this series brings a big opportunity for the bowler as he’s near to complete 200 wickets in the ODIs.

Comeback after injury

After a long injury break, Mohammed Shami returned to the international scene during a T20I series against England. He didn’t play in the first and third T20Is but came back for the final game. In the matches he played, Shami had figures of 0/25, and in the final match, he took three wickets, showing he is fit and in form.

Big opportunity for Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami has a big chance to achieve something special soon. He is just five wickets away from reaching 200 wickets in ODI cricket. So far, he has taken 195 wickets in 102 matches, with his best performance being 7 wickets for 57 runs. Shami has been very effective, with a bowling average of 23.68 and a strike rate of 25.5. If he bags five wickets, then he’ll become 8th Indian cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.

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1021957/575.565

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