Mohammed Shami Set for Ranji Trophy Return After Year-Long Hiatus: Boost for India Ahead of Australian Tour

Mumbai (Press Trust of India): Indian speedster Mohammed Shami is all set to return to competitive cricket with an upcoming stint in the Ranji Trophy, a major boost ahead of his team's tour of Australia next month.

Shami, who has been out of action due to injuries and personal reasons for over 12 months, was recently cleared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to resume his cricketing career. He will now compete for Bengal in the upcoming tournament.

The 32-year-old pacer had a spectacular stint with the Test team in India last year, picking up crucial wickets on several occasions. His comeback is expected to give Indian coach Rahul Dravid and captain KL Rahul some crucial options ahead of their team's tour of Australia, which includes three Tests and three One-Day Internationals.

BCCI officials have confirmed that Shami will be fit for action as soon as he plays one more game in the Ranji Trophy. With India facing a demanding schedule with several tournaments lined up during their stay Down Under, Shami's return is seen as a massive plus.

Shami has said that he was feeling good and confident about returning to cricket, and Bengal coach Parvez Rasheed has vowed to deploy him at a suitable fielding position to maximize his impact in the tournament.

With India set to face Australia from November 27, Shami's return will be seen as a significant boost to their chances of performing well in the crucial Test series.

The article was first published on Alayaran.com