'Fitness Of Bumrah And...': Tom Moody Highlights India's Key to Success For WC 2023
Moody highlights Bumrah's fitness as key for India [AP Photo]
On Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 via a presser in the presence of captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar from Colombo.
The team's selections had been a hit-and-miss for many former players and fans, who have openly debated about the inclusion of KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav, and the exclusion of Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma.
However, former Australia World Cup-winning player and coach Tom Moody has expressed his views on India's bowling attack consisting of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Apart from Bumrah, and Shami, the Indian pace attack also has Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Hardik Pandya in the foray.
Speaking to Star Sports, the former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) coach pointed out that India's key to success in the marquee tournament will be the fitness of both Shami and Bumrah.
Here's what Moody said
“I think a lot of it depends on the fitness and longevity of Bumrah. I think he holds such an important key for India because he has such high quality and impacts the game early and also closes the innings. And I see that it's basically going to be a difficult World Cup with regards to making sure that you keep your bowlers fit,
Yes, I think they have a side that’s good enough to win the World Cup. I think home advantage will be a big one for India, but I bring that point around the fitness. The fitness of Bumrah and Shami is absolutely key to me as both of them are high-quality new ball bowlers,"
Burmah is making a comeback after a long injury layoff, while Shami has been troubled with knee issues lately. In the last 2019 edition, Shami claimed 14 wickets, while Bumrah ended the competition as India's leading wicket-taker.
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