T20 World Cup: ‘Back to the grind’ tweets Mohammed Shami as India gear up for New Zealand Test

Team India’s fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, who has been on the receiving end of hate messages and social media abuse after India’s 10-wicket loss to Pakistan, on Thursday shared a picture from the training session ahead of New Zealand’s tie on Twitter. . In the photo, Shami can be seen with his fast bowling partner Jasprit Bumrah and India’s net bowlers Avesh Khan and Umran Malik.

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“Back to grind. Had a productive training session and loved talking to our young talented cricketers. Excited about my next match against New Zealand.”

Mohammed Shami did well with Punjab Kings in the recently concluded Indian Premier League season where he took 19 wickets in 14 matches. He was in the top five list of highest wicket-takers of the IPL 2021 season.

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However, he had a night to forget in India’s T20 World Cup opener. The 31-year-old made a comeback without taking a wicket and conceded 43 runs in 3.5 overs against Pakistan in Dubai. Of the 23 balls he bowled, only five were dot balls. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan hit him for six fours and a six.

Before the start of the World Cup, India sent four of their designated net bowlers back to India. Karn Sharma, Shahbaz Ahmed, Krishnappa Gautam and all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer have been sent back. At the same time, the four fast bowlers who have been asked to stay are Avesh Khan, Umran Malik, Harshal Patel and Lukman Meriwala.

Avesh Khan, Umran Malik and Harshal Patel were asked to stay back by the BCCI after the completion of the IPL due to their impressive performances. While Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan were the top two wicket-takers of the season, Jammu and Kashmir’s Umran Malik impressed the 21-year-old with his line and pace in the few matches he played.

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