'If I need to play, I will': Shami Spills the Beans on His Anticipated Comeback to Domestic Cricket

With Team India entering the red-ball schedule, all eyes are on pacer Mohammed Shami. The fans are eagerly waiting for India's ODI World Cup hero to make a return to competitive action after being away for a long time. Shami has been dealing with an ankle issue, and the superstar athlete has been recovering and putting up the proper training regimen to ensure a strong comeback. While the pacer did not put up an official return timeline, Shami has been ensuring that he returns in his best form and also opens up on his returns to domestic cricket.

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India Pacer Mohammed Shami Reacts Upon His Anticipated Return to Domestic Cricket

As Mohammed Shami trains hard to make a comeback in International cricket, the BCCI has mandated that a cricketer must play domestic cricket and prove his worth before making an international comeback. The renowned pacer recently opened up on his rumoured comeback for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy tournament, and he did not rule out the possibility of a return to represent Bengal Cricket.   

"If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will. What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format," Mohammed Shami said at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony.

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Mohammed Shami is expected to be a key figure in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. India has been gearing up for the much-anticipated red-ball series down under as they will soon commence their red-ball schedule against Bangladesh . The superstar pacer also opened up about Men in Blue's chances to win the series, and he believes that Australia should be worried as they are the sure favourites in the series.

"Favourites toh hum hi hai, chinta unhe honi chahiye (We are the favourites, they should be worried)," Shami added.

Shami has been making up a strong effort to return to top gear, and he is ensuring that he will be in his hundred per cent whenever he is available and is elected for Team India duty.