Team India is well back with its best bowling squad ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. The Men-In-Blue will play its first match against Pakistan on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Indian seamer Mohammad Shami on Thursday expressed the stakes that big tournaments hold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"For big games, there is always preparation as we have practiced in the training camp. I don't think we have to analyse too much into the situation, we have the skill and the bowling lineup, so we don't have to think too much.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"But I have to say one thing, whenever one-day matches come, there has to be focus. So to be focused and to have proper planning," he told Star Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shami emphasised the significance of retaining focus and adhering to well-structured planning throughout one-day matches with a constant belief in the team's ability and bowling selection. Shami also considers how important individuals like Jasprit Bumrah affect the team's effectiveness, especially in the white-ball style.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shami stated, "Depends on whether I have the new ball or whether the team requires me at any stage during the match, I'm always on. I don't have any hesitancy to bowl with the new ball or the old ball. I don't have an ego like that. All three of us (Bumrah, Shami & Siraj) are bowling very well, so it depends on the management on who will play.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further added, “There is only one goal, to go and give our 100%, the result will come running to us if we give our 100%. So it is very important to focus and execute, it’s a very simple plan. There is too much talk about the white ball or red ball, if you bowl in the right areas I don't think that there is any difficulty in any ball.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bumrah coming back to the squad the Indian bowling lineup with Mohammad Siraj and Shami will be interesting to watch after a long time. Shami felt energetic and joyful with Bumrah joining the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Previously, former Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif also talked to Star Sports and spoke about Shami’s potential. Kaif said, "Mohammed Shami is a fantastic bowler, his form is also very good. And even in Bumrah’s absence, he managed the bowling very well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n