India’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has not played since the ODI World Cup last year. He is undergoing rehab at the NCA after heel surgery. However, he may be seen playing in the Test series against Bangladesh. India’s former bowling coach Paras Mahambre was asked about 33-year-old Mohammed Shami whether this fast bowler should play only one or two formats in view of injury and age? On which he has given important advice to the team management.
In fact, in an interview given to News 18, former Team India bowling coach Paras Mahambre has given important advice to the Indian team management regarding Shami. He said that there should be a discussion with Shami regarding this. Efforts should be made to ensure that he plays for the next 3-4 years. A way has to be made to do this. There should be a discussion with him regarding this.
On the question of Shami playing one or two formats, Paras Mahambre said, I think you should talk to Shami about this. He should decide and talk honestly. What does he want to do? Obviously you know about it. You have to give him this option. You also have to talk to him. We lovingly call him Lala. Lala what do you want. What is your plan, where do you look? This should also include your trainer, fitness and S&C and doctor.
Also, Paras Mahambre said that, I think this decision has to be taken by Shami. After this conversation, you can make a way. But talk to him. You may have to challenge him sometimes. He may have a particular format in mind. As a player, he may feel that he can play all three formats. But a rational decision has to be taken. Is it really beneficial? Is it very important for the team?
The former bowling coach said, is Shami an important player for the team or not? We need to ensure that he remains in the team for the next three, four years. So the purpose of the conversation is that we can keep him in the team for the next three years, so how can we make a way for this? So let’s talk about it. This is the only way, this is a unique skill. Very few people in the world have this skill, leave alone the country.
