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India pacer Mohammad Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 due to an ankle injury confirmed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah.

The pacer is currently on the road to recovery after undergoing ankle surgery, which has ruled him out of biggest franchise league IPL.

Shah revealed that the pacer has returned to India after a successful surgery and is expected to make a return with the home series against Bangladesh in September.

"Shami's surgery is done, he is back in India. Shami's return is likely for the home series against Bangladesh," Shah said as quoted on PTI.

Shami who was the highest wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup, played the mega ICC tournament with injury. He underwent Achilles tendon surgery last month and was ruled out of the five-match Test series against England.

India will host Bangladesh for two Tests and three T20Is in September this year following the T20 World Cup slated to be held at USA and West Indies.