Former Indian Cricketer Robin Uthappa Hails Mohammad Shami’s Outstanding Performance
On his 38th birthday, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa took to YouTube to commend star Indian pacer Mohammad Shami for his exceptional performance. In a video shared on the platform, Uthappa compared Shami’s consistency to that of renowned cricketer Virat Kohli.
Shami: The Virat Kohli of Fast Bowling
In the video, Uthappa expressed his admiration for Shami, stating, “I feel that Mohammad Shami is the Virat Kohli of fast bowling. His bowling consistency and ability to maintain his line, length, and seam position is impressive. He understands that by delivering five or six balls in the right area, he can potentially take three or four wickets.”
Uthappa also highlighted the contributions of two other pace bowlers, Shami and Siraj, acknowledging their ability to capitalize on the pressure created by Bumrah in the initial overs of matches.
Shami’s Remarkable World Cup Performance
During this World Cup, Shami showcased his prowess by claiming 16 wickets, including two 5-wicket hauls, in the four matches he played. With an economy rate of 4.30 and an average of seven, Shami boasted an impressive strike rate of 9.75 in the tournament.
Following his outstanding performance in the World Cup, Shami also secured the record for the most wickets taken by an Indian player in World Cup history, surpassing the likes of Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath.
With 47 wickets from 15 matches, Shami’s feat includes three five-wicket hauls and four four-wicket hauls, solidifying his reputation as a formidable force in the world of cricket.
Content Highlight: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa praises Mohammad Shami’s exceptional talent and World Cup performance.
Former Indian star Robin Uthappa praised star Indian pacer Mohammad Shami. On his 38th birthday, Uthappa praised Shami in a video shared on YouTube.
He compared Uthappa Shami to Virat Kohli in terms of consistency.
I feel that Mohammad Shami is the Virat Kohli of fast bowling. His bowling consistency and keeping his line, length and seam position is impressive. He understands that if he can bowl five or six balls correctly in that area, he can take three or four wickets,’ said Uthappa.
Uthappa also mentioned two more stars in the pace line. Uthappa said that Shami and Siraj took wickets by taking advantage of the pressure created by Bumrah in the first over.
Shami took 16 wickets including two 5-wicket hauls from the four matches he played in this World Cup. Bowling at an economy of 4.30 and an average of seven, Shami has a strike rate of 9.75 in the World Cup.
After his outstanding performance in this World Cup, Shami also held the record of taking the most wickets for India in World Cups.
Shami became India’s all-time leading wicket-taker, surpassing Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath’s wicket-taking record.
Shami took 47 wickets from 15 matches. Shami has three five-wicket overs in the World Cup and four four-wicket hauls.
Content highlight: Former Indian star Robin Uthappa praises Mohammed Shami
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