Dale Steyn says Mohammed Shami on current form is the best pacer in world cricket
South Africa pace-bowling great Dale Steyn termed Mohammed Shami as the best bowler based on the current form.
In Short
- Dale Steyn termed Mohammed Shami as the best bowler based on the current form
- Mohammed Shami has been in a phenomenal form this season where he has taken 68 wickets
- Shami showcased his second-innings mastery once again as he picked up 4 wickets
Mohammed Shami has grown into an inseparable cog in India's fast bowling attack since his debut against West Indies in 2013. Shami showcased his second-innings mastery once again as he picked up 4 wickets to bundle out Bangladesh for 213 as the hosts crushed visitors by innings and 130 runs to win Indore Test and take 1-0 lead in the 2-match Test series.
South Africa pace-bowling great Dale Steyn termed Mohammed Shami as the best bowler based on the current form. Steyn, while interacting with fans in question-answer session on Twitter, when asked who according to him is the best bowler currently, replied "Shami on current form."
Shami on current form Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 16, 2019
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was also impressed with Shami's skills and compared the fast bowler to a leopard who is always ready to pounce upon his prey.
"When he is running in. When the spider cam actually takes it, it is such a sight. It is almost like a leopard going for a kill," Gavaskar said.
"His seam position and wrist position is so good. The last-minute little flick of one finger to get the ball away and the last-minute flick of the index finger to get the ball in. Amazing. This is a skill that he has practiced," Gavaskar said off Shami's skill to swing the ball both the way.
The 29-year-old has been in a phenomenal form this season where he has taken 68 wickets across all formats for India in-only Pat Cummins has claimed more in international cricket this year (83).