“Kuch kar pata India ke liye…’: Mohammed Shami’s coach reveals how the pacer became Emotional during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India’s veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is awaiting his comeback in international cricket. Shami, a star pacer of India, was comfortable playing domestic cricket, while on the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah was struggling to find support on the other side Australian pitches.

As Shami was waiting for a recall, he felt frustrated and expressed it in front of his coach Badruddin. The coach spoke about seeing the hunger in Shami as he shed a couple of tears when India was struggling to take wickets in India.

“I saw that hunger in him when India was struggling in Australia. He would often say, ‘Kaash mai waha hota, mai kuch kar pata India ke liye’ (I wish I were there; I could have done something for India). It was frustrating and heartbreaking for him to watch from the sidelines. Many times, I saw him in tears as he watched the Indian bowlers struggle to take wickets. I kept reminding him that if he focused on his recovery, he’d return stronger and fit to contribute to the team again,” Badruddin told Times of India.

“Yes, India has had a couple of tough series recently, losing to New Zealand and then in Australia. It’s been a challenging time for the team, but I am confident they’ll get back on track. Shami is in a positive frame of mind, and this time, you’ll see a new version of him—stronger and more precise. He will hit the stumps harder, just like he used to,” the coach added.

Shami has not played international cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. He had a surgery in his ankle and had to wait for months and months in order to be able to bowl like he used to do so. The seasoned pacer proved his fitness through playing domestic cricket.

As of now, Shami has been taken in the squad for the series against England and the Champions Trophy. He did not get picked to play in the opening clash of the T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Everyone will be awaiting to see him in action in the England series, and then Champions Trophy 2025.

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