Mohammed Shami is back and set to play in the ODI match after the 2023 World Cup final. He is named in the playing XI for the IND vs ENG 1st ODI at VCA Stadium, Nagpur. His return indeed boosts India’s chances in the Champions Trophy, especially with Jasprit Bumrah’s participation uncertain. It becomes essential for the team to have at least one experienced pacer like Mohammed Shami in the side.
Shami comes fresh after 2 T20Is
After a long injury layoff, Mohammed Shami returned to the international setup when he played a T20I series against England recently. He didn’t play in the first and third T20Is but returned for the final game. In the two games he played, Shami recorded figures of 0/25, and in the final match, he scalped three wickets.
India eyeing Champions Trophy win
Mohammed Shami seems spirited and ready for the Champions Trophy—an important tournament for the Indian team after losing the 2023 World Cup at home. The country will focus on this mini World Cup, happening in Pakistan and Dubai, with India set to play all its matches in Dubai.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI playing XI
Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.
