"Will Carry The Baton": Mohammed Shami Hails India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav

21.10.2024 - 13:47 sports.ndtv.com

Indian pacer Mohammad Shami has showered praise on young pace sensation Mayank Yadav and called him the future of India bowling.

Shami, who also declared himself 100% fit and ready to bowl, feels that youngsters like Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana have the capability to carry forward the baton of Indian pace bowling.

The 34-year-old, who had played the event with an injury, was instrumental in India finishing runner-up in the 2023 ODI World Cup by taking 24 wickets at an astonishing average of 10.70.

Shami is now prioritising his health. After undergoing surgery in February in London, the pacer has been working on his recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. “The best thing that has happened for Indian cricket is that our pace bowling strength has really gone up.

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