Mohammed Shami Slams Media For Spreading False News For Border-Gavaskar Series
On Wednesday, Mohammed Shami took to X to dismiss rumors suggesting he might be doubtful for India’s upcoming Tour of Australia. The seasoned pacer, who has been sidelined due to an ankle injury, had been recovering after undergoing surgery.
Following his stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Shami was expected to make his return to the national team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in November.
Mohammed Shami Denies Rumors of Being Ruled Out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
A report in the *Times of India* quoted a BCCI source who stated, “Shami had resumed bowling and was on track for a return to competitive cricket. However, a recent flare-up of his knee injury has raised concerns. The BCCI medical team is currently assessing the situation, but it may take some time for him to fully recover.”
“Shami had resumed bowling, and he was looking on track to make a comeback to competitive cricket soon. But this knee injury has flared up recently. BCCI’s medical team is assessing the injury, but it may require quite a bit of time.”
“It’s a jolt for the NCA medical team. They have been working on him for over a year. They have one of the best workload management systems in place. The medical team is trying its best to put him back in the park soon.”
However, Mohammed Shami has slammed the media for spreading rumors, claiming that he has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar Series. He took to his social media and wrote a hard-hitting Tweet slamming the media. He wrote:
“Why these type of baseless rumors? I’m working hard and trying my level best to recover. Neither the BCCI nor me have mentioned that I am out of the Border Gavaskar series. I request the public to stop paying attention to such news from unofficial sources. Please stop and don’t spread such fake fake fake & fake news, especially without my statement. #fakenews#stoprumors#rehab,” Mohammed Shami wrote on X.
Check out his Tweet:
Why these type of baseless rumors? I'm working hard and trying my level best to recover. Neither the BCCI nor me have mentioned that I am out of the Border Gavaskar series. I request the public to stop paying attention to such news from unofficial sources. Please stop and don’t… pic.twitter.com/0OgL1K2iKS
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) October 2, 2024
Shami’s Commitment to Return Stronger After Injury Setback
Earlier in September, Shami had revealed that he is putting his best efforts to return to the field for Team India at the earliest.
“Koshish jaldi hi kar raha hoon kyun ke main janta hoon kaafi time ho gaya hai team se bahar rehte hue (I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time). However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I’ve to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort,” Shami had said.
“The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don’t want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I’ve already started bowling, but I won’t take any chances until I am 100% fit,” he added.
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