Mohammed Shami has returned to the Indian cricket team after injury, training at Eden Gardens for the T20I against England. He practiced without showing discomfort, exciting the India team management. Shami's comeback marks his first appearance since the ODI World Cup, where he was the highest wicket-taker with 24 wickets.
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