‘I Should Be Selected’- Mohammed Shami confident about his selection for T20 World Cup 2024

India’s star bowler Mohammed Shami is confident about this year’s T20 World Cup selection. Shami is sidelined with an injury after the final of the World Cup 2023 and patiently awaits his return to the cricket pitch after a tremendous performance in the 2023 World Cup. Shami did not play the first three games, but emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023, claiming a remarkable 24 wickets in just eight matches. Already established as a prominent figure in both the Test and ODI formats, Shami now sets his sights on the T20 World Cup.

Shami’s prowess extends beyond international tournaments to domestic leagues as evidenced by his stellar performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. In Gujarat Titans (GT), he claimed the Purple Cap by being the season’s highest wicket-taker. Shami’s exceptional tally of 28 dismissals in the IPL showcased his consistency and skill in the shortest format, as he played a key role in steering the side into the season’s final.

Shami received the Khel Ratna award for his brilliance in ODI World Cup 2023

Shami is currently on the road to recovery, the speedster has missed an ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan and he will also miss the first two Tests against England which is set to be played later this month. India is set to face England in a five-Test series across Hyderabad (Jan 25-29), Visakhapatnam (Feb 2-6), Rajkot (Feb 15-19), Ranchi (February 23-27), and Dharamsala (March 7-11).

Several reports are claiming that Shami will make a comeback from the 3rd Test match of the 5-match Test series. The veteran believed that whoever will play well in IPL should be picked for the T20 World Cup 2024.

“There’s still a lot of time, There’s an IPL before that. Whoever is playing well should be picked for the T20 World Cup. It’s important to be selecting the team basis the combination. If I’m performing well, I should be selected. Who will say no to the World Cup?” Shami told News24.

While Shami is absent from the action due to injury, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are also rested from the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. However, the duo will return for the Test series against England starting January 25.