New Delhi: Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami has emphasized that there is nothing extraordinary about his bowling, stating that he focuses on maintaining a stump-to-stump length and delivering the ball in a specific zone to secure wickets. Shami has emerged as India's leading wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup, claiming 23 wickets in six matches at an economy rate of 5.01, which includes a four-wicket haul and three five-wicket hauls. In the semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai, he took seven wickets.
Shami explained his approach, saying, "I always look at what the situation is, how the pitch and the ball are behaving and if the ball is swinging or not." He added, "If the ball is not swinging, I try and bowl stump to stump while trying to land it in a zone where the ball can catch an edge of the batters (when they) are driving."
Initially missing the first four matches of the World Cup, Shami's impressive performance followed an injury to all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Since his return, Shami has showcased his skill in swinging and seam movement across various conditions.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expressed confidence in Shami's crucial role in the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Shastri praised Shami's consistent ability to hit the right lengths, causing trouble for batsmen with his skills, especially during the semifinal in Mumbai where he managed to generate movement and claim crucial wickets.
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