Mohammed Shami Follows Strict Diet Plan for Team India Comeback, Gives Up Favourite Biryani

According to reports, Bengal’s fast bowling coach, Shib Shankar Paul, praised Shami highly, noting his incredible hunger to return to international cricket.

Mohammed Shami is set to return to international cricket after almost 14 months. His last match was the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Following an injury, Shami displayed immense dedication and passion in his comeback bid for the Indian cricket team, undertaking rigorous training and adhering to a strict diet plan.

He even gave up his favourite biryani for over two months. According to reports, Bengal’s fast bowling coach, Shib Shankar Paul, praised Shami highly, noting his incredible hunger to return to international cricket.

Shami’s Dedication

Mohammed Shami returned to domestic cricket for Bengal in late 2024, playing a Ranji match and several Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. According to Sportsboom.com, Bengal’s fast bowling coach, Shib Shankar Paul, claimed that Shami would arrive at the ground at 6 am, eager to run and practice. He would even continue bowling after matches concluded. This demonstrates a remarkable level of commitment from the player.

Eager for India Return

He explained that fast bowlers take longer to recover from injuries. He revealed that bowlers typically don’t bowl after matches, but this wasn’t the case with Shami, who would bowl for an additional 30-45 minutes post-match. He mentioned that during domestic T20 matches, Shami was always the first player to arrive at the ground, even before the team’s scheduled arrival time.

Shami’s Strict Diet Plan

He further stated that Shami followed an extremely strict diet plan. Paul observed him eating only once a day. He mentioned Shami’s fondness for biryani, but revealed that he hadn’t seen him eat any in the past two months since his return. He hasn’t eaten biryani since his return to domestic cricket. To lose weight, Shami limited himself to a single meal a day.