‘Good for staff and good for confidence’: Mohammed Shami after first fifer in opposition to Australia – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Pacer Mohammed Shami on Friday took a five-wicket haul to assist India bowl out Australia for 276 within the first One-Day Worldwide (ODI) of the three-match sequence at Punjab Cricket Affiliation IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Shami returned figures of 5 for 51 in 10 overs, in opposition to a staff he loved bowling so much. With this primary fifer in opposition to Australia, Shami now has taken 37 wickets in opposition to the Aussies, making him the second most profitable Indian bowler in opposition to them in ODIs.
Shami surpassed present chief selector Ajit Agarkar (36 wickets) to remain behind India legend Kapil Dev, who nonetheless holds the file with 45 wickets in opposition to the Aussies, within the record. “Feels good once you put within the effort and get wickets, it’s good for the staff and in your confidence,” Shami mentioned through the mid-innings break.
Shami mentioned that he loved the corporate of fellow India pacer Mohammed Siraj within the squad.
The pacer then added that there was not a lot on the wicket and the bowlers needed to depend on bowling on the proper areas.
“It’s vital to bowl in the appropriate areas and set the tone. Sure, it was sizzling out right here. There wasn’t a lot out of the wicket so the one choice was to bowl good lengths and mix-up your variations. Feels good once you put within the effort and get wickets, it’s good for the staff and in your confidence,” Shami mentioned.