Mohammed Shami Replacement: Team India may feel the absence of fast bowler Mohammed Shami the most in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. More than a year has passed since the experienced pacer was out of Team India due to injury. However, Shami has returned to professional cricket through Ranji Trophy. But meanwhile, former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden told that Team India has got Shami’s replacement.
Hayden also raised a question whether Team India no longer needs Mohammed Shami? Well, there is no concrete answer to this question at the moment because any team in the world would like to keep a bowler like Mohammed Shami with them. So let us know who Hayden named as Shami’s replacement.
Hayden talked about the famous Krishna and Akash Deep. He laid more emphasis on Akash Deep. Hayden told that Prasidh Krishna is good, but Akash Deep would be a better option for Shami’s replacement.
Speaking to Channel 7, Hayden said, “Prasidh Krishna performed well in the unofficial test, but for me Akash Deep is a better replacement for a role like Shami.” He further said, “I think Akash will perform well in Perth and Adelaide.”
Let us tell you that Akash Deep is being seen as Shami’s replacement from day one. Akash Deep’s bowling action is also somewhat similar to Shami. Not only this, he has great ability to swing the ball. It is also worth noting that Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep play first class cricket for Bengal only.
Akash Deep’s international career
Akash made his international debut through Test this year. He has played 5 Tests for Team India so far, bowling in 8 innings and taking 10 wickets at an average of 25.80. Now it will be interesting to see how Akash performs in Australia.
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