Delhi: Former Indian fast bowler Laxmipati Balaji has given a big statement about Mohammed Shami. He believes that the Champions Trophy in 2025 in the absence of Jaspreet Bumrah Mohammed Shami Indian bowling can lead the attack.
Harshit Rana in place of Bumrah
Bumrah is out of this tournament due to injury and the selectors have not put them at risk due to their injury. Harshit Rana has been included in the team in place of Bumrah. Now India has an alternative to fast bowling Mohammed ShamiHarshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.
Mohammed Shami recently returned to the T20 and ODI series played against England after the final of the ODI World Cup 2023, although he took only two wickets in both these series. Despite this, Balaji believes that Shami can perform well in the absence of Bumrah. Balaji while talking to PTI said that Shami 2019 and 2023 World Cups I took more wickets than Bumrah. He says that if India has to do well in the Champions Trophy, then Shami will have to perform brilliantly with the new ball.
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Before Bumrah’s Arrival, it was Shami who carried India’s Attack All Through, Says Laxmipathy Balaji. https://t.co/vao0mlknh0
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Balaji said, “Shami had left Bumrah behind in the case of wickets in 2019 and 2023 World Cups. Bumrah is a great bowler in every format, but Shami has experience and Shami used to lead Indian bowling before Bumrah. If India has to do well, then Shami will have to show an effective game with the new ball. “
Balaji further said, “Shami is currently the leader of the team in bowling. He has played cricket for 12 years and his performance in Test cricket has been great. If Shami attacks with a new ball, then the rest of the bowlers will also get a lot of confidence. “
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