World Cup 2019: Mohammed Shami has potential to provide breakthroughs, says Sachin Tendulkar
World Cup 2019: India high-quality Sachin Tendulkar said quick bowler Mohammed Shami has the capacity to give India imperative breakthroughs must he play in their subsequent sport in opposition to Afghanistan.
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Mohammed Shami is predicted to characteristic in India’s next World Cup game against Afghanistan
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami would in all likelihood come in for injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been ruled out for subsequent 2-3 video games due to a hamstring injury
Mohammed Shami has but no longer featured for India in the World Cup 2019 however legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar feels the right-arm quick bowler play towards India’s subsequent sport in opposition to Afghanistan, he would prove to be a invaluable asset to the side.
So far in the tournament, India have opted to play two full-time speedy bowlers in the form of Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar but with the latter dominated out of the subsequent couple of video games due to injury, there are excessive chances of Shami to be blanketed in the side towards Afghanistan.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar injured his hamstring whilst bowling the fourth ball of his 2nd over against Pakistan and walked out for the final of the game. Virat Kohli established after the fit that the pacer would be sidelined for a maximum of three video games in the ongoing World Cup.
Former India opener Sachin Tendulkar stated Mohammed Shami, if comes in for Bhuvneshwar, would be able to provide India necessary wickets when needed.
“He is sharper than you suppose and I genuinely like his method to the stumps. He has bought a lovely run-up. I think, if Mohammed Shami plays the subsequent game, he is a chance consumer upfront. He has the practicable to furnish breakthroughs,” Sachin Tendulkar informed India Today.
“I recognize it wasn’t excellent to lose Shikhar however that has given KL Rahul an opportunity to go out and get some runs. Similarly, Indian group would desire to defend Bhuvneshwar so that he is section of the match at an necessary stage. This is going to provide Shami some suit exercise and comeback to form.”
On Sunday, India registered a massive 89-run victory over Pakistan to remain undefeatable in the World Cup 2019 so far. The Men in Blue are placed third on the factors desk with 3 wins and one washed out game.
India will next face Afghanistan on June 22, in Southampton.