Australia vs India 2018: India Missed a Specialist Spinner at Perth, Concedes Mohammed Shami

Indian National Cricket Team fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who bagged a six-wicket haul in the second innings, admitted that they missed a specialist spinner in the second Test against Australia at Perth.

Meanwhile, Shami was spot on as India bowl out Aussies after a wicketless morning session on day four. He along with Jasprit Bumrah posed some serious questions, who bagged three wickets. India lacked a specialist spinner as Ravichandran Ashwin failed to make it for the second Test. Mohammed Shami feels there should have been a spinner, however, admitted it depends on the management.

“The team management makes these decisions. We can’t do anything about it. We had one spinner (Hanuma Vihari) who didn’t bowl badly. If you ask me, I feel there should have been a spinner, but these things depend on your management,” Shami said.

Mohammed Shami was exceptional with the ball in the second essay as he hurled bouncers at the Australian batters. Speaking about the head-threatening spell, Shami stated that he tries to bowl a good line and length.

“I always try to bowl a good line and length. Rest is up to your luck, how many wickets you get or not. Your approach has to be good and you will get the wickets automatically,” he added.

It is like a normal Perth wicket

The odd variable bounce was on view on day four, and Mohammed Shami noted that it behaved like a normal Perth wicket.

 “On the first two days, the wicket was very good. But the third day (onwards) it was a little up and down and there is uneven bounce as well. And the ball is keeping low at times. But it is like a normal Perth wicket and that’s how it has played so far. It is on everybody’s mind that on days three and four, there will be some up and down deliveries and we are getting to see this,” Shami concluded.

However, with a target of 287 runs in sight, India have already lost half of their wickets. They still need 175 runs to win with Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari in the crease.