Watch: Mohammed Shami's latest act triggers big reaction from Justin Langer
Mohammed Shami is training hard ahead of IPL 2026, aiming to return to India’s squad. The 35-year-old impressed LSG coach Justin Langer with his yorkers, who called them “breathtaking. ” Langer also praised Shami’s leadership among younger players.
With selectors overlooking him, the IPL offers Shami a crucial chance to prove himself and push for a comeback.
NEW DELHI: India's veteran bowler Mohammed Shami is gearing up for IPL 2026 with strong determination, using the tournament as a chance to get back into India’s national team. Despite being 35 and currently out of selection, the fast bowler has regained fitness and is working hard in training, focusing on sharpening his bowling, especially his deadly yorkers. In a recent training session with Lucknow Super Giants, Shami caught everyone’s attention with his precise yorkers.
The franchise shared a video where bowling coach Bharat Arun closely observed him in action. Head coach Justin Langer was clearly impressed, saying, “Your yorker... that yorker..
is breathtaking. ” Watch: — LucknowIPL (@LucknowIPL) Langer also highlighted Shami’s importance beyond just performance, especially for younger players in the squad. “During the team lunch, Mohammed Shami was speaking and all the boys were hanging on his every word, their eyes never left him,” he said.