Senior fast bowler backs team India rotation strategy while going into the 2023 World Cup
The strategy of Team India to rotate their bowlers while going into the 2023 World Cup has received appreciation from this veteran pacer. Team India has practiced a rotation policy for their seamers since the start of the Asia Cup. This has meant that only two of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj,and Mohammed Shami have featured in the playing XI at any given time.
Shami, for one, featured in only two Asia Cup encounters. He played the first ODI against Australia at Mohali and delivered a match-winning five-wicket haul.
Speaking at the press conference after the match, Shami said that the results showed that the rotation was going well for the side before the World Cup, and it helped give game time to players.
Shami said, “The idea from the team management is to rotate according to the conditions and the situation, or depending on the opposition." They know how to handle it, and, as you can see, the recent results have been quite good. The rotation is going smoothly, and before the World Cup, I don't think anyone should be burdened a lot.”
He further said, “It's good for us because rotating pacers is key in such conditions. It's more important for bowlers—not that it's easier for batters, but still. Rotation is important, especially before ICC tournaments.”