Shami has lengthy bowling session in Bengaluru nets

Bengaluru, Oct 20: Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami bowled close to an hour at nets on Sunday without any palpable discomfort, indicating progress in his recovery process after surgery earlier this year.

Shami came to nets after India’s first Test against New Zealand here, and bowled under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Morne Morkel.

The 34-year-old, whose last outing in national colours was in the ODI World Cup final 2023, bowled to India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

After beginning with a short run-up, Shami, whose left leg was bandaged, increased the strides and soon bowled with his full run-up and at good pace, often beating Nayar.