Mohammed Shami, recovering from ankle surgery, impressed fans with his powerful hitting during net practice at the NCA, even without helmet or pads. He recently returned to domestic cricket with strong performances in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, despite lingering knee swelling.
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