Pakistani Great Wasim Akram gives insight about the pace bowling attack of India in the World Cup
As the Indian bowlers ruling the roost in the 2023 edition of the ICC World Cup, legendary Pakistani bowler Wasim Akram has provided his valuable insights about the bowling styles of Indian pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. After defeating second-placed South Africa in its penultimate league match, Rohit Sharma's Team India is set to meet New Zealand in the semi-final stage of the World Cup.
Speaking on the Pakistani news channel, fast-bowling great Akram discussed the phenomenal performance of Indian pacers at the World Cup. Wasim said, "For starters, as a bowler, the confidence at this level has got to be like 'I am one of the best', and these guys (Indian pacers) have that confidence. Once you have that, then all the hard work you have done over the years pays off.”
He further said that “Shami's every delivery hits the seam; it's not wobble; it just goes straight and kisses the pitch. He doesn't bang the ball in. Bumrah swings with his wrist, Shami with his seam, and obviously he has got good pace as well, 142-145 kmph.”