8th August (CRICKETNMORE) - Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami backs Indian captain Virat Kohli's five bowler theory. Shami has endorsed his captain Virat Kohli's by saying it makes the bowlers more productive.
"As a fast bowler you get more time and rest because that is important," said Shami on Sunday.
"You bowl four-five overs in a spell, and then, when you have five bowlers, you get eight-10 more overs to get rest. So the rhythm is better on return and you are able to make more effort. It is a very big plus-point that we have two good spinners and three fast bowlers playing in the eleven. This is a good combination and we want to keep it going," said Shami.
India failed to take six wicket on day five in Jamaica after reducing the West Indies to 48 for four on the penultimate day. Shami defended the bowling effort. Also Check The Unseen Pictures of Virat Kohli
"Whenever you get early wickets, there is always a long partnership in the match. It cannot be said that we made mistakes. They played very well and the wicket was a bit flat as well. The conditions were good for batting, and we have to praise them for their second innings. Our effort is to not allow a repeat of that and keep our confidence high as we look to win the next Test," he said about the drawn Test.
Saurabh Sharma