Mohammed Shami made the ball talk against New Zealand in the 2nd ODI by taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs and forming a lethal bowling partnership with the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya.
Courtesy of the Indian bowlers’ might, New Zealand were all-out for just 108 runs and India successfully chased down the target to win the match by 8 wickets.
After the match, Shami was asked at a press conference whether Team India was on the right track to build a team for Cricket World Cup 2023, to be held at home later this year.
Shami replied: “Dekhiye, mujhe nahi lagta logo ko abhi tak doubt hai Indian team ke upar. Aapko itne acche results diye hai 4-6 saalo mei. Agar uske baad bhi aapko doubt hai, ya aap World Cup ke liye sochte hai…bahut lamba time hai. Toh humare pass bahut series hai, practice karne ke liye, match khelne ke liye. Aur players ko jaan ne ke liye. Toh abhi humare pass time hai toh behetar hoga ki hum match-to-match jaaye. (See, I don’t think people have doubt over the Indian team. We have been giving good results in past 4-6 years. If still have any doubts, we have a lot of time left for the World Cup. We have many series for match practice. We have more time to know players. We have time so it’s better to take it match-to-match).”
India is now leading to 3 match ODI series by 2-0 with the 3rd ODI to be played on 24 January in Holkar Stadium, Indore.
