Notably, Shami won't feature in all five T20Is against England as part of his workload management. Shami underwent surgery last year for his ankle injury, marking the start of a difficult rehabilitation process. His recovery was further complicated by a knee swelling which kept him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami returns to India's T20I squad for the five-match series against England starting January 22. Shami's comeback after a year-long hiatus due to heel surgery is crucial as India prepares for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who last represented India in the 2023 ICC World Cup at home, has represented the Men in Blue in the shortest format just 23 times since making his debut in 2014.