Mohammed Shami Admits 'Losing Rhythm' Due To Lack Of Matches

Mohammed Shami, the most improved fast bowler in the Indian cricket team, has admitted to losing rhythm during the lockdown enforced due to COVID-19. Mohammed Shami has been yielding benefits from his training at his ancestral home in Sahaspur. He had begun high-intensity training from last month.

The training session after a break due to the novel coronavirus pandemic situation includes a normal warm-up. Following the warm-up, Shami undergoes a bowling session at the nets, which he has missed out on since March. It is also widely reported that the fast bowler avoids meeting anyone between 4pm to 8pm due to his training.

Shami said that the lockdown has come with his advantages and disadvantages. Describing the advantage, he said that it is a time when a player can become physically fitter and stronger but also the sport has been on a halt for a long period of time it can reflect on their bowling rhythm.

“There are two ways to look at it. The Indian team always has a packed schedule and it was a good break which allowed a tired body to heal,” Shami told PTI in an exclusive interview.

“While on one side, you gain physically, become fitter and stronger with a lot of training but not playing the sport means that at the same time the rhythm is not there. Obviously, it’s something where you will find the difference. So there are pros and cons and its about managing your body,” he added.

The Indian fast bowling unit spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, which consists of Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav has emerged formidable. Shami among others have improved a lot in the recent past. At present, the Indian pace attack, is arguably the finest in the world.

With the series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe called-off, Shami will not be seen playing international cricket at least till the end of August.