A home-made practice facility Mohammed Shami built just before COVID-19 lockdowns kept the India pace bowler sharp ahead of his successful World Cup comeback against New Zealand.
In early-2020, Shami laid a pitch, nets and a clay running track at his farmhouse in Amroha, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, giving him and his younger brother, also a cricketer, a convenient practice base.
"I knew that there would be no scope to go anywhere so I thought it would be better to build that facility at the farmhouse," Shami told reporters. Shami was rested during India's tour of West Indies in July and was dropped from the squad for September's Asia Cup as all-rounder Hardik Pandya took on a more prominent role in the side after a year-long battle with a back injury."Sometimes it happens that when you are busy for 12 months, you get relaxed after going home," said the 33-year-old.Shami replaced Pandya, who injured his left ankle during India's seven-wicket win over Bangladesh last week.
Shami's five-wicket haul included three in the final overs, helping restrict the Black Caps to 273 and earning him Player-of-the-Match."I think everyone should enjoy each other’s success," he said.Australia batsman Travis Head is a good chance to be recalled for the World Cup clash against the Netherlands as he recovers from a broken hand, coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.
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