With India set to play their first-ever pink-ball Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata starting Friday, Mohammed Shami is convinced that varying his bowling length is the best way to keep the Bangladeshi batting lineup under pressure.
Mohammed Shami tore apart the Bangladesh batting order, finishing the Test with 7 wickets to his name. His preparation for this historic game was backed by an incredible run of form, holding the best strike rate globally for two years and reaching a career-high ranking.
Appearing on a talk show, Mohammed Shami highlighted the importance of reading the game, stating that bowlers must monitor the pitch's behavior; specifically, he adjusts his pace as the track slows and attacks when he senses the batter is off-balance. In other news, Sunil Gavaskar lauded Mayank Agarwal's exceptional form, noting that his second double hundred in Test cricket earned him the 'Man of the Match' award.
In the mean time, India skipper Sunil Gavaskar had a word of praise for India’s in form opener Mayank Agarwal, who was named ‘Man of the Match’ for his 2nd Test doubles hundred.
Sunil Gavaskar complimented Mayank Agarwal's technique, mentioning that his superb balance, straight batting style, and excellent movement on both the front and back feet have made him a confident and dominant player.
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir expressed his admiration for the depth of India's bowling attack, praising both the active players and those currently sidelined by injury.
Gambhir pointed out that while other teams might have strong bowling units or elite spinners, India possesses a rare combination of talent. With top-tier seamers like Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar available—even if not always in the starting XI—alongside two world-class spinners and Kuldeep Yadav, India effectively has eight high-caliber bowlers. According to Gambhir, this immense depth is precisely why India has been so successful at bowling teams out consistently over the last two years.