Mohammed Shami undergoes heel surgery, IPL 2024 participation in doubt

India's premier fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, revealed a major development in his cricketing journey as he announced undergoing surgery on his Achilles tendon. Also Read: NIDJAM is excellent platform to scout future champions, says Adille Sumariwalla

Social Media Announcement

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mohammed Shami shared the news with his fans, stating, "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. #AchillesRecovery #HeelSurgery #RoadToRecovery"

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. #AchillesRecovery #HeelSurgery #RoadToRecovery pic.twitter.com/LYpzCNyKjS

— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) February 26, 2024

Impact on Recent Series

Mohammed Shami's injury sidelined him from the recent T20I series against Australia and the entire South Africa tour. Additionally, he missed the Afghanistan series and is currently not participating in the ongoing Test series against England.

Recent Playing History

The 33-year-old last represented India in the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November. Despite battling landing issues, Mohammed Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, dismissing 24 batters in seven matches.

IPL 2024 Participation Uncertain

The latest update suggests that Mohammed Shami's injury has ruled him out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This setback is a significant blow to the Gujarat Titans, where Mohammed Shami played a crucial role as the leader of the pace attack.

IPL Performance

Mohammed Shami had been a key contributor to the Gujarat Titans' success in the previous IPL seasons. In 2022, he picked up 20 wickets, and in IPL 2023, he further showcased his prowess by taking 28 wickets at an impressive average of 18.64. Known for his effectiveness with the new ball, Shami's absence poses challenges for the franchise in the upcoming season.

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