mohammed shami
Whenever there is a talk about fast bowlers in the Indian cricket team, then Mohammed Shami’s name will definitely be included in it. Mohammed Shami is currently out of Team India due to his injury. However, his return is expected soon. Mohammed Shami played his last match for the Indian team in the ODI World Cup 2023. Where he played an important role in taking Team India to the final. However, the Indian team had to face defeat at the hands of Australia in the final. Shami suffered a serious ankle injury during the World Cup, yet he continued to play in the tournament. Due to this injury, he is still away from cricket and is working on his rehab.
Did wonders in World Cup 2023
During the ODI World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami was not a part of Team India’s playing 11 in the first few matches. However, during the match played against Bangladesh in the World Cup, Indian team’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya got injured and then Mohammed Shami was included in the playing 11 as his replacement. After this, Shami took full advantage of this opportunity and he did not stop. He started taking wickets for India in all the matches consistently. Shami took 24 wickets in the tournament in seven matches.
What did Mohammed Shami say?
Shami talked about his World Cup journey during the CEAT Cricket Awards held last month, the video of which was made public by Star Sports on Sunday. In a conversation with anchor Mayanti Langer, Shami spoke in detail about his World Cup debut, saying that he was not the first choice player in all three ODI World Cups (2015, 2019 and 2023). However, after being selected, he performed strongly and did not let the opportunity slip away.
Shami was ready for the opportunity
When Shami was asked that he is able to perform well even after being out of the field, he said that I think I have become accustomed to it. My start in 2015, 2019 and 2023 was the same. When I was given a chance, thank God my performance never thought of dropping me again. You can demand hard work, but I am always ready for the opportunity. When you are ready, only then can you prove yourself. Otherwise, I can only run to the field to give water! It is better to capitalize on the opportunity when you get it.
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