Dubai . Mohammed Shami admitted that being the only prominent fast bowler of India, he has a lot of responsibility but he is trying to get his rhythm so that the Champions Trophy can meet the needs of the team. Shami, who returned from the injury, handled the new ball with Harshit Rana or Hardik Pandya during the absence of injured Jaspreet Bumrah. Rana is still new and Pandya is an all -rounder who usually does not take ten overs in the ODI match. Shami has taken eight wickets in the tournament so far.
He said in a mixed zone after winning Australia by four wickets in the semi -finals, “I am trying to contribute more to the team by regaining my rhythm. The two expert fast bowlers are not in the team and I have much responsibility.” Shami said that his charge has increased in Bumrah’s absence but he is trying to give more than 100 percent.
He said, “When you are the main fast bowler alone and the other is all -round, then it is a charge.” You have to lead the front with a wicket. I am used to it and I am trying to give more than 100 percent. ”Shami suffered an ankle injury during the World Cup 2023 and he was on a long break. He said that now he is ready to take responsibility for throwing long spells.
He said, “I don’t think anyone needs to think too much about his fitness.” We have to try and see how the body takes it. We are all laborers in the end. “Shami said,” I am ready to throw long spell now. Small spells are always easy and in limited overs cricket does not matter whether to throw ten overs or six overs. ”He said that they have also benefited that the Indian team is playing all the matches in Dubai. He said, “It has definitely benefited because we consider the situation and pitch well.” Playing all the matches in one place has benefited.
