Mohammed Shami, the star of India’s near-perfect marketing campaign in World Cup 2023, is ready to obtain the Arjuna Award, the nation’s second-highest sporting honour. Shami, who took 24 wickets in simply seven matches, ended the match as the main wicket-taker and on BCCI’s particular request, his identify was nominated for the award. He is the one cricketer and certainly one of 25 sportpersons, who shall be receiving the award on Tuesday, January 9.
Ahead of the ceremony, Shami described his feeling of receiving the Arjuna Award. Shami thought-about himself fortunate to be one of many few chosen to be nominated for such a embellished honour.
“This award is a dream. An entire lifetime passes by and people are not able to win this award. It’s a matter of great joy and I’m feeling proud,” Shami said. “A lot of individuals remain mere spectators as they watch others win these awards throughout their life. It’s a dream that remains unfulfilled for many,” Shami informed ANI on Monday.
Shami has been out of motion since owing to injury, which was someway managed in the course of the World Cup. Shami missed the entire South Africa tour and is racing in opposition to time to be match for the Test collection in opposition to England. However, Shami expressed confidence that he shall be slot in time for the collection, when it kicks off on January 25 in Hyderabad.
“My rehabilitation is well on track and the medical experts at NCA are happy with my progress. There is slight stiffness in my ankle but that’s fine. I have started my training sessions and I believe I will be able to make a comeback in the England series. I am targeting the series for my return,” Shami informed TOI.
The five-match Test collection will mark, India’s third task within the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and second for England, who drew the Ashes collection 2-2 in opposition to Australia in June-July.
