Shami's injury might lead to a drop in his price tag at the IPL Auction: Sanjay Manjrekar

Mohammed Shami’s incredible World Cup 2023 campaign was cut short by a lengthy absence as the pacer sustained an ankle injury following the major tournament. Before the seamer made a comeback to participate in a Ranji Trophy Round 5 match between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, the severity of the injury kept him out of any competitive cricket for a significant 360 days.

Even though Mohammed Shami wasn’t playing at his best during Bengal’s encounter in Indore, he still took seven wickets in 40 overs.

At the Holkar Cricket Stadium, the Amroha native was a major factor in the visiting team’s 11-run triumph. Sanjay Manjrekar recently talked about the pacer’s chances in the upcoming IPL 2025 super auction and explored the reasons why the star pacer would not fetch a high price this time.

Teams will undoubtedly show interest, but with Shami’s history of injuries—this most recent one took a long time to heal—there’s always a chance that anything may go wrong during the season. A team’s alternatives are restricted if they make a significant investment and then lose him in the middle of the season. “This worry could result in a decrease in his price tag,” Manjrekar said on Star Sports.

David Warner is not a good fit for CSK: Sanjay Manjrekar

The Mumbai native also discussed David Warner’s possible future and the reasons the five-time champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might decide not to make a bid for the Australian batsman.

“David Warner hasn’t given outstanding performances in a few years. He is still a fantastic player, though. I was certain that CSK would buy Devon Conway back when he was released. Rachin Ravindra also has a big influence on them.