Mohammed Shami News / Now Pakistan and New Zealand are in trouble- Shami got a chance for the first time

Team India has been announced for the Champions Trophy 2025. The return of star fast bowler Mohammed Shami is a big relief. This tournament is special for Shami, who returned to the ODI team for the first time after a long break due to injury. His records against Pakistan and New Zealand are raising expectations.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 PM
Mohammed Shami News: Team India has been announced for the Champions Trophy 2025. The most discussed topic of the team selection is the dropping of Mohammed Siraj and the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah. However, the biggest relief for the Indian team amidst all this is the return of star fast bowler Mohammed Shami. After being out of the team for a long time due to injury, Shami has got a chance to play for the first time in the Champions Trophy this time.

Shami became part of the Champions Trophy for the first time

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma announced the team in Mumbai on 18 January. Shami's return to this squad was the main center of discussion. This is the first time in his 12-year international career that he has got a place in Team India for the Champions Trophy.

Shami playing in the Champions Trophy is especially important because in 2013, when India won the tournament, he did not get a place in the team. In 2017 also, he could not be a part of the tournament due to lack of fitness and form.

Return from injury and Shami's performance

Mohammad Shami was away from cricket for more than a year due to injury. However, in the World Cup 2023, he made a tremendous comeback and proved his usefulness by taking the most 24 wickets in 7 matches. Shami has made many records with his sharp bowling in ODI cricket. He holds the record for the fastest 50 wickets in World Cup history.

Now he will make his international comeback with the T20 series against England, but Team India and fans have their eyes on his fitness and form in the Champions Trophy.

Shami's record against Pakistan and New Zealand

Shami's return is an alarm bell for teams like Pakistan and New Zealand. His record against New Zealand is very impressive. Shami has taken 37 wickets in 14 ODIs at an average of 19.32. This also includes 7 wickets taken against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2019.

At the same time, his performance against Pakistan has also been excellent. In three ODIs, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21. His role will be crucial against both these teams in the Champions Trophy.

Shami's importance for Team India

Mohammed Shami's return strengthens the pace attack of the Indian team. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is still under question, so the responsibility on Shami increases further. His experience and skill will help Team India get an edge in big matches.

Team India's aim will be not only to maintain Shami's fitness but also to maintain his form. If Shami performs to his full potential, then India's dream of winning the Champions Trophy can come true.

India's Squad

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice Captain), Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Shami.