Andy Roberts, a former fast bowler for the West Indies, suggested that Mohammed Shami, the standout pacer for India, play the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. High admiration was given to the Indian paceman by the former two-time world champion. After the third Test at the Gabba, Shami is said to have joined the Indian team.
In particular, their recent performances have made the Indian speed assault the talk of town. Although Jasprit Bumrah is currently considered the best bowler in the world, Mohammed Shami is a bowler the Indians have missed and will be returning to the team after a lengthy injury. This might be an additional advantage for the Indians, who will be hoping to recover in the series following the Test in Adelaide.
Numerous professionals have discussed Shami’s return to the Indian squad. Shami’s 2023 World Cup final match versus Australia was his final international cricket match. He would be eager to demonstrate his abilities in the final two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar series.
Numerous experts, including Andy Roberts, are in favour of Shami rejoining the team.
Even though he doesn’t take as many wickets as Jasprit Bumrah, Shimi has been India’s greatest bowler for a time. He is more reliable than the others and possesses all the necessary skills. Shami has the same level of control as Bumrah and can swing and seam the ball. Shami ought to take the field. The Times of India cited Roberts as saying, “Mohd Siraj is nowhere near Shami.”
Against Australia, Shami’s record
Roberts wants Shami to play, which is likely explained by his strong record versus the Australians. At an average of 32.09, the Bengal bowler has claimed 44 wickets in 12 Test matches against them. In the remaining games of the series, he will undoubtedly be an invaluable asset for India.
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