Despite the brief moment of concern, Shami's determination reassured fans of his readiness for competitive cricket. According to Sportstar, Shami suffered the scare during the penultimate over of Madhya Pradesh's innings while defending a 190-run target. In an attempt to stop the ball, Shami had a fall that appeared to jolt his lower back. The pacer was seen clutching his back in discomfort, prompting Bengal's medical team to rush onto the field. However, after receiving immediate treatment, Shami was back on his feet and finished his spell. Nitin Patel, head of the Centre of Excellence's medical panel, was present at the venue to monitor Shami's fitness and provide updates. Shami's recovery progress is being closely watched, as the star pacer is expected to make a return to the national team soon. Fans and cricket experts alike are speculating that Shami might rejoin the Indian squad during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. Shami's performance for Bengal has fuelled optimism about his readiness for international duties. Recently, in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, Shami marked his return from an ankle injury with . This match was his first competitive outing since undergoing surgery following the 2023 ODI World Cup.