「たとえブムラが利用可能だったとしても、シャミが必要だ」 – アーカシュ・チョプラがインドがチャンピオンズトロフィーを獲得する方法について語る

シャミは、出場した最後の大会である2023年ODIワールドカップでベストボウラーとなった（7試合中24ウィケット、10.70）。

After 14 months, Mohammed Shami will finally feature for the India cricket team. Out with injury, both the pacer and team have suffered in his absence, especially of late. Had Shami been available for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the outcome of the series may have been different, and Team India could have continued their dominance over Australia in Test cricket.

Shami ready for ICC Champions Trophy?

Of course, that’s in the past now. It’s time to look into the future now, and that’s the ICC Champions Trophy. How Team India can win the 8-team tournament by having two of their best pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, fit. Of course, it’s yet to be seen how Shami’s body will react to the grind of international cricket after struggling in domestic cricket.

“Mohammed Shami is back. He is fit. And it looks like the preparation for the Champions Trophy is on. It’s a five-match series, and if he remains fit and in form, he could be going to Dubai for the Champions Trophy. It will be interesting to see how his fitness holds up, as the workload and pressure of international cricket are very different from any other cricket,” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

We need Shami fit: Aakash Chopra

We all saw how good Bumrah was in Australia, but alone he couldn’t get India the win. In comparison, the Australian cricket team had four great pacers, which won them the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. That’s why Shami is needed in the ICC Champions Trophy. You need a natural wicket-taker like him on our side. To win, Shami needs to be fit and available alongside Bumrah.

“There is no news about Jasprit Bumrah – his availability, fitness, nothing. Even if Bumrah is available, we need Shami in the side. It’s becoming difficult for Bumrah to spearhead the attack alone. That’s why we need Shami fit, playing, and in form. He should play these five T20Is and take wickets. It’s all about form and fitness; there is no question about his pedigree,” Aakash added.