Mohammed Shami who changed Jasprit Bumrah The Indian team is a big player and according to former Australia player Tom Moody, his expertise will be crucial in India’s opening match against Pakistan.
Shami could not take part in the T20 series against Australia due to Kovid-19 infection. After the series, he also had to sit out of the series against South Africa. Shami’s name was earlier in the standby list of Team India.
The veteran pacer bowled the last over in India’s warm-up match against Australia at the Gabba on 17 October. He led India to a six-run victory by 3 runs for 4 wickets.
“He (Shami) may be short with some volume in his bowling, but the one over he bowled against Australia is definitely a long one not with respect to the physical side of things, but certainly with respect to the mental side of things. paves the way.” Moody said.
In the 17 T20 matches that Shami played, he took 18 wickets. His economy rate is 9.54.
“I’ll go with Shami. I’ll just go with his experience. Obviously, Bhuvi and Arshdeep are the first two. I think in big tournaments, you back the big players. And he’s a big player with lots of is experience.”
But it will be a different venue and the conditions at the MCG will also be different. Moody advised Indian batsmen to be cautious, not conservative.
“I think it’s an interesting competition, because for me, India is a strong batting side, while Pakistan, I think, is a strong bowling side.
Moody, who coached Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup final, said, “So, it’s a real competition for me to see how well India bat against a very strong new-ball attack. If they go through that, I’ll be India.” I see him controlling the game.” 2007, said.
“But that’s where they need to manage – in the first six overs. Now, we know its T20, we know its power play, we also know that if we want to get off for a flier, We have to manage it carefully. So, I am not saying that you need to be conservative, you need to be cautious.”
The veteran coach also said that both the teams have to be tactful to play at the MCG.
“Another thing to keep in mind is the big limits. Yes, the MCG will have big limits, we know.
“It’s a big space, so the smaller ball and the use of that length, the harder length, with the change of pace at that length, is the key to bowling at the MCG.
(Inputs from PTI)