former indian cricketer Irfan Pathan He believes that the conditions in Hyderabad did not suit Mohammed Shami, who had a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad. He could take only six wickets in nine matches at an average of 56.16 and an economy rate of 11.23.
Shami will be in action today on April 1 against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026 season opener at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The fast bowler, who was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 10 crore, is expected to benefit from the conditions in Lucknow. Pathan said the surface there could provide more support to the right-arm pacer, potentially helping him regain his rhythm.
“I would expect Shami to regain his old rhythm and intensity. He has natural skills with the new ball, so he will do well. If the pitch helps a bit, he can make an impact with the new ball. He was transferred from Sunrisers Hyderabad with the expectation that he would do exactly the same. The Hyderabad pitch was not much suited to him as it did not have much seam movement. Here, the conditions may be different, especially at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, where the ground is bigger. And the pitch can provide more support,” Pathan said on his YouTube. Channel.
Pathan said that LSG captain Rishabh Pant should not bat below No. 3 and added that if he fails to score runs this season, the franchise may face problems. Pant has scored 3553 runs in 125 matches at an average of 34.16 and strike rate of 147.61, which includes 19 half-centuries and two centuries.
“What number does Rishabh Pant bat? I think he should bat at No. 3, not lower than that. He has worked with Yuvraj Singh, so it will be interesting to see how much that helps him, especially in his off-side game. Last year he scored around 250 runs, which was not a very good season. He was under a lot of pressure, although he scored a century in the last match. The captain will have to help himself as a batsman. If that doesn't happen, So that could be a problem.” Pathan.
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