‘Mohammed Shami taken over Mohammed Siraj’s……..’ – Legendary cricketer’s bold verdict on Team India’s bowling dominance ahead of ODI WC 2023 clash vs Sri Lanka

Team India is all set to lock horns against Sri Lanka on November 2 at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai for their seventh game of the ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav are expected to play again on the spot of Hardik Pandya. However, the biggest dilemma arises as to who will bench out from the pacers if Hardik Pandya returns to camp after his injury.

Meanwhile, former Australia cricketer Shane Watson feels this is a great problem for Team India, as all the players are in form and are putting their hands to play their best game. The legendary cricketer feels Mohammad Shami has taken Mohammed Siraj’s place owing to his superb bowling spell in the ODI World Cup 2023 clash against New Zealand and England, where Shami had picked 5 and 4 wickets from the last two games.

“It’s a great problem for India to have. That’s a sign of a team that’s in incredible form where all the players are putting their hands up and playing at their best. In my mind, Shami has taken over Siraj’s spot because of the way he’s bowled in the last two games. He’s been incredible,” Shane Watson said on Star Sports.

Mohammed Shami got an opportunity, he’s surpassed Mohammed Siraj: Shane Watson

The 42-year-old cricketer feels the GT star can beat any batsman inside or outside owing to his lethal bowling spells. In addition, the former all-rounder feels Shami has an accurate length of bowling, which makes him exceptional in matches. The former right-handed batsman says that Shami had surpassed Mohammed Shami owing to his great bowling against New Zealand and England.

“He can beat any batter on the outside or the inside. And because his length is so accurate, it’s always hitting the stumps. He’s always in there asking questions. It was unfortunate that Hardik went down injured. But that meant that Shami got an opportunity, and for me, he’s surpassed Siraj because of the way he’s been bowling,” he added further.