India vs South Africa: The credit for the success of the pace unit should only go to the players who worked hard for it, says Shami. Cricket News – Times of India

Centurion: The credit for India’s world-class pace attack should always be with the members playing “one and only”, feels it Mohammed Shami, whose five-wicket haul has put India in complete control South Africa In the first test.
Shami’s sixth-for-five in Tests also hit a personal milestone of 200 wickets when an all-round attack bowled out the Proteas for 197.

Over the years, one has always heard bowlers mandating words of praise for the support staff, especially the former coach. Bharat Arun But Shami took a different route.
“Indian fast bowling is a formidable one as every member has worked hard and achieved it all with their hard work.

“They have created their own small units (niche) for themselves and yes they are the ones who have put in huge amount of hard work in the last 6-7 years. They are here on their own,” Shami said without giving a detailed and loaded information. Reply to someone’s name.
“Yes, credit goes to the support staff. They support your skills but it’s not fair that you take a particular name. You should see what kind of effort these boys put in and I give credit to those boys.” Who has put in this effort,” Shami was very clear about what he felt.
350-400 run lead with four seasons to bowl
On match conditions, the senior pacer feels that a 350-400 lead in the second innings and cracking down on South Africa’s batsmen in at least three to four sessions will help them secure a decent win.
“The lead at 146 is fine but there are two days left. We have to bat for the better part of tomorrow and if we can make 250 (in the second innings) and the lead is close to 400, we can give them four. Sessions or maybe a little more.

Shami said, ‘But it depends on the captain but definitely at least 350 to 400 runs will be needed.
Shami’s 200 wicket milestone
For Shami, the more you use your skills, the better results you are going to get as was the case with him.
“No one can even dream of what he can ultimately achieve when you are coming up the ranks and struggling to make a mark. Your dream is to be an India player and play with those guys The ones you’ve seen on TV.

“You can only work hard and if you work hard you will get results.”
For Shami, if someone is playing at this level, he should learn to adapt.
“Test matches are no rocket science. If you are a Test level bowler, you must know your height and also have an idea of ​​the conditions and adapt accordingly.”
Still a boy from the village whose father took him 30 km by cycle to the coaching camp
There is still a worldly feel to Shami about the way he talks and the way he can clearly express his feelings, like the seamy position of his delivery that feels so natural.
Whatever I am today, my father made me. I come from a village (of Sahaspur, UP) amrohaWhere there are not many facilities and even today not all facilities are available there.
“Still, my father used to cycle 30 kms to take me to the coaching camp and I still remember that struggle. In those days and in those circumstances, he invested in me and I am forever grateful.”

During the COVID-19 induced lockdown, Shami and his family donated ration to the needy and also arranged for buses to send the laborers to their homes. “My family has inculcated certain values ​​in me and this includes standing by people in their hour of need, helping those in distress.
“My parents were involved in politics and used to serve the local people and it is in my blood. The lockdown required me to help people and I did that.
He said, “If you work hard, Allah gives you success, but you should never leave your people. Just be with each other.”