Mohammad Kaif makes an audacious forecast before of the India-Pakistan match. “Mohammed Shami is a fantastic bowler with excellent form.” And, even in Bumrah’s absence, he bowled really well… “Babar Azam is going to have a lot of trouble,” Kaif said.
Babar Azam blasted 151 runs against Nepal in the opening game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, igniting the competition. He looked in great touch ahead, and the Indian bowlers may encounter some difficulty when these two sides meet on September 2 in Pallekele. Former India international Mohammad Kaif, on the other hand, is unconcerned about Pakistan’s current form and is confident in Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.
He stated that Pakistan’s captain will have difficulty dealing with the Indian pacers, who are currently in excellent form. Notably, Shami was fantastic in the series against the West Indies, while on his return. Bumrah show his class, picking up four wickets in two matches against Ireland. Finishing as the series’ highest wicket-taker, and can be incredibly dangerous in the Asia Cup. As a result, Kaif feels Babar will be unable to score as freely as he did against Nepal.
“Mohammed Shami is a fantastic bowler with excellent form.” Even in the absence of Bumrah, he bowled admirably. Even in the IPL, his form was excellent. As a result, he possesses a great deal of talent. In my opinion, Babar Azam will struggle against Mohammed Shami,” Kaif stated on Star Sports.
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The result will come running to us if we give our 100%: Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami, India’s speedster, is optimistic about the team’s chances in the upcoming Asia Cup. He stated that he is ready to bowl at any time during the game and does not have an ego. The 32-year-old noted that both Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have worked hard with him, so he is optimistic about India’s future success.
“I don’t have any hesitancy to bowl with the new ball or the old ball. I don’t have an ego like that. All three of us (Bumrah, Shami & Siraj) are bowling very well, so it depends on the management on who will play. There is only one goal, to go and give our 100%, the result will come running to us if we give our 100%. So it is very important to focus and execute, it’s a very simple plan,” Shami said.
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