The IPL player of the year should be chosen for the T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami

Due to an injury, Mohammed Shamii has not played since the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. Fans are eager for him to go back on the field. Not only did he miss the current T20I series against Afghanistan, but other prominent pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are also rested. Shami stated that if he performs well enough, he should be selected for the T20 World Cup. He believes that the next IPL would be very important in this regard.

The highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup could feature players chosen from the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to star pacer Mohammed Shami. The main tournament is slated to take place in the United States and the West Indies later this year.

“A great deal of time remains. An IPL is held prior to that. It is best to select the player who is performing well for the T20 World Cup. It’s crucial to choose the team based on the lineup. If I’m doing well, I ought to be chosen. Who among us will reject the World Cup? Mohammed Shami disclosed to News24.

Mohammed Shami’s remarkable 2023 stats

Mohammed Shami’s 2023 has been the most memorable year of his career. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, he was India’s best player. However, his team lost to Australia in the Ahmedabad final. The 33-year-old finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker after putting up some unforgettable performances. He was not included in the starting lineup as a first-choice bowler, but in the final seven games for the Men in Blue, he took 24 wickets at an economy rate of 5.26 and an average of 10.70.

Moreover, in the IPL 2023, Shami demonstrated his bowling abilities before the ODI World Cup. With an average of 18.64, he has taken 28 wickets for Gujarat Titans (GT) in 17 games. As the highest wicket-taker in the competition, he was awarded the coveted Purple Cap. Sadly, GT finished as runners-up after losing to Chennai Super Kings in the championship game.