Hearts stopped when cameras zoomed into the LSG dugout during their Gujarat clash. Mohammed Shami was sitting down getting worked on by the physios. Everyone watching knew what this could mean given his recent struggles with staying fit.
The last two years have been brutal for the Indian pacer with surgeries and rehab. Getting back to bowling took forever and tons of painful recovery work daily. Seeing him grab his leg again brought back all those nightmare memories instantly.
What Happened to Mohammed Shami during the LSG vs GT Match
Gujarat Titans were batting in their third over when Shami suddenly left the field. He limped straight to the dugout where LSG’s medical team jumped on him. Teammates gathered around looking worried as hell about their strike bowler going down.
TV replays showed physios working on what looked like his hamstring pulling tight. Twitter went crazy with fans panicking about another long injury layoff for him. This was literally the worst possible timing after he’d just gotten back properly.
But here’s the twist – Shami walked back out after a few minutes looking fine. He grabbed the ball and started bowling again like nothing even happened there. No limping, no reduced pace, nothing that screamed at all.
Mohammed Shami’s Injury History and Recent Comeback
Shami went under the process in London back on February 26, 2024 for Achilles surgery. That ankle injury from the 2023 World Cup wrecked his entire year basically. IPL 2024 and the T20 World Cup both passed by without him playing.
Coming back from that kind of surgery at his age isn’t easy at all. He spent months grinding through domestic cricket for Bengal just proving he could bowl again. The previous Ranji season saw him take 38 wickets in 7 matches showing glimpses.
That 8-wicket haul in the semi-final reminded everyone why he’s still dangerous when fit. LSG grabbed him hoping his experience would finally give them a proper strike bowler.
Shami’s IPL 2026 Performance Before This Injury Scare
Shami’s been absolutely on fire for LSG this season taking big wickets early. He got Abhishek Sharma out for a golden duck against SRH in one game. Then he sent KL Rahul back for zero against the Delhi Capitals too recently.
These aren’t just random wickets either – they’re match-turning moments against top batters. LSG needs him firing like this if they want to challenge for the title. That’s why seeing him grab his hamstring mid-match scared everyone watching so badly.
