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Mohammed Shami set to miss IPL 2024

By Parth Dhall

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Shami's ankle injury

Mohammed Shami is set to miss the entirety of the 2024 IPL due to an ankle injury. He underwent surgery in London and will now gradually focus on his recovery.  He may also miss the T20 World Cup. 

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Massive blow for Gujarat Titans

The Gujarat Titans pacer has been out of action since the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. It will be a big miss for last season's finalist as Shami was in a fiery form before he got injured.  

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A dent in GT's IPL 2024 plans

Shami's absence is a significant blow for GT. He bowled exceedingly well in the last two seasons for them as they reached the finals on both occasions. They won the title in 2022.  

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IPL 2023 top wicket-taker

Shami was the highest wicket-taker of IPL 2023 with 28 scalps. Overall, he owns 48 wickets in 33 matches for GT across two IPL seasons. He is the highest wicket-taker for GT, ahead of Rashid Khan. 

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Gill will captain Gujarat Titans

Former GT captain Hardik Pandya has been traded to Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 season. He guided GT to two IPL finals in consecutive years. Now, Shubman Gill will lead GT as their new captain.  

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Shami endured pain during the 2023 WC

Shami finished as the highest wicket-taker in 2023 World Cup with 24 scalps from only seven matches. He returned with three fifers. However, Shami was battling with pain throughout the competition.  

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