India, Jan. 28 -- Mohammed Shami's return to international cricket after nearly 15 months was a mixed bag. He did not pick up a wicket in the three overs that he bowled and was also warned by the umpires for bowling a no-ball, but his seam position and rhythm impressed many, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kevin Pietersen.

Shami's first ball, on his return to T20Is after more than two years, was a bit looser, but it had the trademark Shami seam position and shape. The ball swung a mile but didn't bounce. Pahil Salt had a mighty heave but the ball swung away from him and reached the keeper. Seeing the ball bounce once before reaching Sanju Samson's gloves, India captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to take the slip out.

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