Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.

- GOMESH S

However, there are some subtle changes from the squad that toured South Africa in November. Shami, making his international comeback for the first time since the ODI World Cup in 2023, will be auditioning for the Champions Trophy. The veteran made his comeback in the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy and was in contention to make in squad for the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, intermittent issues meant Shami was not able to make the cut in time. The Champions Trophy is followed by the IPL where Shami will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad and then there is a five-Test series in England. This series could be prove vital in determining where he stands in terms of fitness and determine the way forward for Shami