Mohammed Shami`s much-awaited return to top-flight cricket did not receive too many supporting signals during the seasoned pacer`s nearly hour-long stint of varying intensity at the India nets on Friday.

Shami, whose last appearance in India colours was during the 2023 World Cup final, worked hard on finding his bowling rhythm at the Chepauk, but never really hit his flowing peak which makes him a tough customer for batters.