The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played between India and Australia from November 2024 to January 2025. A total of five Test matches will be played in this Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will be held on Australian soil. Meanwhile, Indian team’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami chose the ‘favourite’ team of the tournament for the trophy. Shami’s answer will really confuse you. So let’s know what Shami said.
Let us tell you that Shami is undergoing rehab these days. He has been away from the cricket field for a long time. Shami had reached Kolkata for the annual award show of the Bengal Cricket Association, where he was questioned about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Answering the question, Shami said, “We are the favourites, they should be worried.” Shami without wasting any time told that Team India is the favourite to win.
When will Shami be able to return?
Regarding his return, Shami said that he wants to return to the field after getting fully fit. He told that he does not want to force and hurry to return. It is expected that before returning to Team India, Shami can be seen playing some matches for Bengal in Ranji Trophy. Regarding his return to the event, Shami said, “I am working hard for a quick return because I know that I have been out for a long time. I want to make sure that when I return, I do not feel any discomfort. I have to work on my fitness, so that there is no problem.” Last match played in 2023 ODI World Cup It is worth noting that Shami played his last match for Team India in the form of 2023 ODI World Cup final. Now it will be interesting to see when he returns to Team India again.