With the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting soon, Gujarat Titans have been dealt a major blow as senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the tournament with a left ankle injury, sources told ET Online on Thursday. told.

The World Cup star will undergo surgery in Britain.

According to PTI report, Shami was in London for treatment in the last week of January. The special ankle injections are not working and hence, the only recourse for the Arjuna awardee is surgery.