Mohammed Shami criticises India’s bowling in Leeds, asks for extra help for Bumrah

India quick bowler Mohammed Shami has been left dissatisfied with group’s bowling within the first Take a look at in opposition to England at Headingley, Leeds. England beat India by 5 wickets as they chased down their second highest goal in Take a look at historical past of 371 on final day and took a 1-0 lead within the collection. The Indian bowlers leaked runs at over 4.5 runs per over in throughout innings as solely Jasprit Bumrah regarded efficient.

Assessing India’s efficiency within the collection opener, Shami has prompt that the different bowlers ought to be taught from Bumrah and provides him ample help throughout matches. Bumrah picked up a 5 wicket haul within the first innings however remained wicketless within the second innings as England determined to not take any dangers in opposition to him.

“In bowling, different Indian bowlers ought to discuss to Bumrah and be taught from him. They need to speak about planning with him and help him. If they’ll help Bumrah, then we will simply win the match. If I discuss concerning the first match, then I believe we have to perform a little work within the bowling,” Shami mentioned on his YouTube channel.

Moreover, he additionally talked about how Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna’s wickets had zero impression on the sport as England have been already within the driver’s seat. Shami burdened on the significance of choosing wickets with the brand new ball.

“Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna picked up two wickets every within the 2nd innings, however by the point Shardul dismissed two England batters, the match was out of India’s attain. It is vitally essential to take wickets with the brand new ball. They need to help Bumrah. England gained the primary Take a look at as a result of we gave too many straightforward runs. We have to learn the way to make our bowling facet robust,” he added.

Shami isn’t part of India’s squad for the continued collection as chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that he isn’t match sufficient to play a five-match Take a look at collection. In his absence, the selectors handed a maiden Take a look at name as much as Arshdeep Singh, who has performed county cricket for Kent. It stays to be seen if the left-arm seamer will get an opportunity to characteristic within the enjoying XI with query marks on Bumrah’s participation within the second Take a look at.

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