Mohammed Shami teased his return as the Indian pacer returned to bowling in the nets. Shami last played for India at the 2023 World Cup.

On a long road to recovery, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami teased his return on Tuesday. The star pacer underwent an operation on his Achilles tendon earlier this year. The 33-year-old missed the home series against Austalia before the senior pacer was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and ICC T20 World Cup. As per the developments, Shami is gearing up for his comeback to competitive cricket.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, pace ace Shami shared a video of himself hitting the nets. The fast bowler cautiously bowled a few deliveries in the training nets. Though Shami has recovered from an ankle injury, the premier fast bowler is yet to resume bowling at full tilt. “Vibing with the latest, grinding for the greatest. #shami #mdshami #mdshami11 #hardwork #practice,” Shami captioned his post on the Facebook-owned platform.

Watch: Mohammed Shami hits the nets as pacer closing in on return

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Shami last played for India at the 2023 World Cup. The star pacer was instrumental in India’s impressive run at the One Day International (ODI) World Cup last year. The senior pacer picked up 24 wickets in seven matches at an average of 10.70. Taking injections to treat his ankle, Shami braved the injury during the ICC event hosted by India. Shami experienced “some stiffness” in his ankle before the pacer failed to recover for the England series in January.

The speedster also withdrew from the Indian squad for the South Africa series due to ankle pain. With Shami missing multiple series and marquee tournaments, Team India has handed caps to pacers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep in the 2024 season. Speed merchant Shami will also miss India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Visitors India are expected to rest pace ace Jasprit Bumrah for the twin white-ball series against the Islanders.

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West Indies spinner Kevin Sinclair explains his “trademark celebration”

West Indies spinner Kevin Sinclair disclosed the background behind his trademark wicket celebration after the Caribbean side fought back to restrict high-flying England in the second Test on Day 1.

Nottingham [UK], : West Indies spinner Kevin Sinclair disclosed the background behind his trademark wicket celebration after the Caribbean side fought back to restrict high-flying England in the second Test on Day 1.West Indies spinner Kevin Sinclair explains his “trademark celebration”

The West Indies were at the receiving end of England’s ‘Bazball’ for the majority of Day 1 at Trent Bridge.

In the absence of Gudakesh Motie, Sinclair found himself in the playing XI, rose to the occasion, and emerged as one of the standout bowlers for the visitors.

The inexperienced off-spinner chipped in with a valuable contribution of two scalps, including Harry Brook’s wicket.

Brook’s wicket caught the eye of spectators, with Sinclair performing an eye-catching acrobatic celebration. This wasn’t the first time the 24-year-old was seen performing his trademark acrobatic performance.

Last year, in the World Cup Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe and on his Test debut against Australia at The Gabba, Sinclair performed his acrobatic celebration after taking his wicket.

“That’s my trademark celebration, from where I come from. Whenever I get a wicket, I just do it for everyone from there. It all started at the tender age of eight, practising it over and over in the back garden. I know what I’m doing, I’ve perfected it over the years,” Sinclair said at the end of the day’s play, as quoted from the ICC.

Despite West Indies’ late surge, England managed to put on a commanding performance. On the back of Ollie Pope’s 121 and Ben Duckett’s quick-fire 71 off 59 deliveries, England sailed to 416.

Throughout Pope’s time on the crease, luck played its part and allowed him to extend his stay on the crease following a few dropped chances.

Pope acknowledged fortune’s favour and said, “I’m happy with the way I went about my stuff, and obviously there were a nice couple of drops, which always helps.”

“No one means to drop them, but cricket goes in swings and roundabouts. The luck wasn’t with me in my County stint. I wouldn’t say I had doubts, but sometimes you think, ‘Why’s everyone else in the country scoring runs in County cricket, but England’s No.3 isn’t going out and averaging 50 this summer?’ That’s just cricket for you, you want to go and score a hundred every day, but sometimes it doesn’t work that way,” he added.

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