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.

Mohammed Shami's rehabilitation process was a long and arduous one and a swelling on his knee then prevented him from joining the Indian team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia