experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami In his last match, he produced a match-winning spell for Lucknow Supergiants against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now LSG's spin bowling coach Carl Crowe has made a shocking revelation regarding the fast bowler's preparation.
Crowe revealed that the veteran fast bowler had worked on the new variation with fast bowling coach Bharat Arun just four days before the Hyderabad match. Notably, the same delivery helped Shami to dismiss Abhishek Sharma on the last ball of the opening over.
“Would you believe that Bharat and Shami had worked on a new ball four days before the game and Shami bowled that ball to dismiss Abhishek,” Cricbuzz quoted Crowe as saying.
A clever slower one outside off stump, producing a thick edge which was caught safely at short third. Interestingly, Shami had removed the slip fielder on the ball even before getting out, thereby preparing the batsman's strategy.
Crowe praised Shami's hunger to continue improving despite achieving so much. He highlighted the fast bowler's willingness to learn and adapt, and credited his mindset and the guidance of coach Arun, who has previously worked with him in the Indian setup.
“So, I think a lot of us young cricketers and older cricketers are never too old to learn a new skill. And the fact that in four days he learned that new skill, bowled and got Abhishek out, I think it's testament not only to Bharat, his coaching, but also the mentality of Mohammed Shami that, as a senior player, he is still very keen to develop new skills, trying to progress his game,” Crowe added. Said.
Shami delivered an extraordinary spell, completing his quota at the start of the ninth over. remove that too travis head With his off-speed variety, finishing with exceptional figures of 4-0-9-2, the most economical spell recorded in the IPL since 2021.
Crowe did not respond when asked about Shami's potential role in the death overs versus his current use in the powerplay, but emphasized the pacer's effectiveness with the new ball.
“One thing I think is that when Mohammed Shami is on the run, he is very difficult to play. So, if the ball is swinging, are there many better ones in India? Probably not. So, you know, you will take advantage of it. So, if the ball is swinging, you will use it to his strength,” he concluded.
The Rishabh Pant-led team will now face KKR in their next match on April 9 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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