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India's star senior pacer Mohammed Shami opened up on his plans to return to the field, having missed out on a lot of action from the past few months due to injury.

Shami last played in the ODI World Cup 2023 and has since been sidelined by an ankle injury for which he underwent surgery earlier this year.

He was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 24 wickets to his name in just seven matches.

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Speaking at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony, where he was felicitated for his stellar performances, Shami expressed his desire to be in top shape before returning to the field.

"Koshish jaldi hi kar raha hoon kyun ki main janta hoon kaafi time ho gaya hai team se bahar rehte hue (I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time). However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I've to work on my fitness so that there is no discomfort," Shami told reporters.

"The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don't want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I've already started bowling, but I won't take any chances until I am 100% fit."

Earlier, it was reported that Shami, who is undergoing rehabilitation, could make a comeback to competitive cricket for his domestic side Bengal in the Ranji Trophy.

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He also was expected to return to international cricket later during the home Test series against New Zealand.

The 34-year-old hinted at the possibility of playing domestic matches before making his international return.

"If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will. What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format," Shami added.