Will Mohammed Shami Play T20 World Cup 2024?

image-lsx4jaydMohammed Shami mobbed by Indian teammates at 2023 World Cup (AP)

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the forthcoming IPL 2024 season owing to an injury he sustained to his left ankle. The cricketer is expected to undergo a surgery in UK before he can get back to action.

The seasoned speedster featured in the 2023 World Cup in India and played the entire tournament despite dealing with chronic heel issues. Shami eventually took injections to ensure full participation, and finished his competition run as its highest wicket-taker.

Apart from missing IPL 2024, Mohammed Shami’s injury issue also puts his future endeavors in jeopardy. Here at OneCricket, we take a look at the possibility of the 33-year-old making his full recovery in time for this year’s 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies as well as for India’s planned five-match Test trip to Australia.

Will Mohammed Shami play T20 World Cup 2024?

Mohammed Shami is set to miss the entire IPL 2024 season owing to his ankle injury. The cricketer will also likely miss the entire 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies, considering the 20-team event is slated to commence roughly a week after the conclusion of IPL 2024 in India.

Moreover, several emerging reports indicate that Shami is targeting his return to cricket through the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. As of now, the Indian team is lined up to play a series of five Test matches against reigning WTC winners Australia from December onwards later this year.

So far, Mohammed Shami has missed India’s home T20I series against Australia and Afghanistan, as well as the team’s ongoing Test series against England. In the much-awaited IPL 2024 season, the legendary fast bowler was scheduled to reprise his role for the Gujarat Titans franchise.