“We are missing him more”- Mohammed Shami used painkiller injections during 2023 World Cup, netizens laud him for playing despite injury
Mohammed Shami was using painkillers during the 2015 World Cup as well due to a knee injury.
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Mohammed Shami poses with the Man of the Player award after picking up 7 wickets (Image via ESPN)
Mohammed Shami was not in contention for India’s playing XI during the 2023 ODI World Cup as it affected the team’s balance. After Hardik Pandya got injured, he played 7 World Cup matches and picked up 24 wickets, finishing as the highest wicket taker of the tournament.
He didn’t get to travel to South Africa for the Test series due to an ankle injury. He was missed as India lost the first Test by an innings due to poor bowling and batting. In an article by PTI regarding Prasidh Krishna’s poor debut, it was revealed that Shami was suffering from a chronic ankle injury. To ensure he was available, the pacer took painkiller injections.
That same injury has now caused him to miss the South Africa tour, where the Indian team misses his services. He might return to India’s home series against England, where India play 5 Test matches from January to March.
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Many fans lauded Mohammed Shami for his contributions. They praised him for playing despite the injury, showing his commitment for the nation. Others mentioned how he was missed for the South Africa tour, especially with the poor performances by Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna.
Check out their reactions below:
With Shami out, India have replaced the pacer with Avesh Khan. BCCI and Shami have not mentioned how much longer the pacer will be out, but many expect him to return for the Test series against India. India are currently 1-0 down in the Freedom Trophy, with one Test left. The chances of winning it have gone, but they aim to draw the series.
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