Mohammed Shami, a key figure in India's fast bowling lineup, will miss the 2024 IPL campaign due to an injury in his left ankle. Sources within the BCCI indicate that the 33-year-old will undergo a surgical procedure in the United Kingdom. As the primary strike bowler for the Gujarat Titans, Shami's contribution was vital to the team's early dominance. His exit is a devastating blow for the franchise, especially since they have already lost their influential captain, Hardik Pandya.
Indian senior pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the IPL 2024 due to a left ankle injury. A BCCI source revealed that the 33-year-old pacer would undergo surgery in the United Kingdom. Shami was the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) pace spearhead and played a critical role in the Titans’ success in the last two IPL seasons. Shami’s absence will be a big blow to the 2022 IPL champions, who have already lost their fascinating captain Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya has joined the powerhouse Mumbai Indians and will serve as their captain for the upcoming 2024 tournament. In his place, Shubman Gill has been appointed to lead the Gujarat Titans. Despite these changes, GT enters the season with a strong reputation after two stellar years of performance.
The Titans made a fairy-tale entry into the league, lifting the trophy in their debut 2022 season. They followed that up with another strong run in 2023, eventually finishing as runners-up after an intense final clash with CSK. In both these successful campaigns, Shami's leadership of the pace attack was a deciding factor.
The right-arm bowler was highly effective, taking 20 wickets in 2022 and improving his tally to 28 wickets with an average of 18.64 last season. He was particularly dangerous during the powerplay, consistently troubling batsmen with the new ball. To fill the void, GT can select a replacement from the pool of unsold auction players. Their season kicks off with a high-stakes match against MI in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 24.