Shami confident of India’s success in England tour

Indian pace spearhead Mohammed Shami is confident that the team will have a great summer in England as the team prepares for a long summer starting with the World Test Championship final in June followed by a five-match Test series against the host country in August.

“We have played some extraordinary cricket in recent times as a unit and naturally, the confidence level is high on the eve of our departure for England. If we can reproduce some of the form which we did over last six months, I am confident it will be a great summer for us.”

Shami returned back to his best in the suspended  IPL 2021 after suffering an injury during the Test series against Australia.

“The experience over the years have helped me to learn to look after my body. I know how much training is needed, how to keep myself hydrated etc - all these factors must have also helped," he said on being asked about his return to fitness.

“I do not believe in overthinking about what my approach will be. I found my rhthym back in the IPL and the rest, of course, depends on the conditions,” he added.

With the likes of Avesh Khan and Arzan Nagwaswalla waiting in the wings of the national team, Shami wished to pass on his knowledge to young players.

“It comes automatically as after being in international cricket for so many years, I would like to share any input that the youngsters may want. I am not going to play forever, so it will be great if I can pass on something to the youngsters,”