Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to miss the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after undergoing surgery on his Achilles tendon in London on February 26th.
Mohammed Shami Out for IPL 2024
Shami has been battling the injury since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, where he was India’s leading wicket-taker despite the team’s disappointing campaign. He missed the subsequent tour of South Africa, the home T20I series against Afghanistan, and the ongoing Test series against England.
The surgery, deemed necessary by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, is expected to keep Shami out of action for around six months. This means he will not only miss the IPL, which runs from March 22nd to May 26th, but his participation in the T20 World Cup in June is also under doubt.
Shami’s absence is a major blow for the Gujarat Titans, who are the defending champions. He was the team’s highest wicket-taker in the 2023 season, earning him the Purple Cap award. The Titans have already lost their former skipper Hardik Pandya for the IPL, and are also dealing with injuries to another key player, Rashid Khan.
Shami took to social media to share the news of his surgery and express his optimism for a speedy recovery. He wrote, “Looking forward to getting back on my feet soon,” along with a picture of himself post-surgery.
Mohammed Shami Out for IPL 2024
Mohammed Shami Out for IPL 2024
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IPL 2024 Schedule
Match 1
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
MAR, FRI 22
8:00 pm IST
Chennai Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Match 2
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
MAR, SAT 23
3:30 pm IST
Punjab Kings
Delhi Capitals
Match 3
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
MAR, SAT 23
7:30 pm IST
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match 4
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
MAR, SUN 24
3:30 pm IST
Rajasthan Royals
Lucknow Super Giants
Match 5
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
MAR, SUN 24
7:30 pm IST
Gujarat Titans
Mumbai Indians
Match 6
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
MAR, MON 25
7:30 pm IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Punjab Kings
Match 7
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
MAR, TUE 26
7:30 pm IST
Chennai Super Kings
Gujarat Titans
Match 8
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
MAR, WED 27
7:30 pm IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Mumbai Indians
Match 9
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
MAR, THU 28
7:30 pm IST
Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals
Match 10
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
MAR, FRI 29
7:30 pm IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Kolkata Knight Riders
Match 11
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
MAR, SAT 30
7:30 pm IST
Lucknow Super Giants
Punjab Kings
Match 12
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
MAR, SUN 31
3:30 pm IST
Gujarat Titans
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match 13
Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
MAR, SUN 31
7:30 pm IST
Delhi Capitals
Chennai Super Kings
Match 14
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
APR, MON 1
7:30 pm IST
Mumbai Indians
Rajasthan Royals
Match 15
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
APR, TUE 2
7:30 pm IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Lucknow Super Giants
Match 16
Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
APR, WED 3
7:30 pm IST
Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders
Match 17
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
APR, THU 4
7:30 pm IST
Gujarat Titans
Punjab Kings
Match 18
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
APR, FRI 5
7:30 pm IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Chennai Super Kings
Match 19
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
APR, SAT 6
7:30 pm IST
Rajasthan Royals
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Match 20
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
APR, SUN 7
3:30 pm IST
Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals
Match 21
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
APR, SUN 7
7:30 pm IST
Lucknow Super Giants