'He'll Go Really Well': Matthew Hayden Advocates for India Pace Bowler to Fill Mohammad Shami's Role

As Team India prepares to battle Australia challenge in Perth Test, Team India is missing out on a number of superstar cricketers. One of team's biggest voids is pacer Mohammed Shami, who is not a part of Border Gavaskar Trophy this year. Men in Blue would miss out on Shami's effectiveness in Australian tracks. But Matw Hayden believes team has a potential replacement for star pace bowler.

Matw Hayden Deems India Star As Potential Mohamm Shami Replacement For BGT Tests  

During a press conference, Matw Hayden opined over India and Australia's pace battery, which features some classic pace bowlers who are set to be in action. Hayden also opined on who would be Mohamm Shami's replacement in series, saying that Akash Deep is one who comes closest to Shami's role. He ded that Deep could play a pivotal role in Perth and elaide Tests.

"One of aspects I'm looking forward to is competition within competition - world-class bowling line-ups of both Australia and India. re's also question of who will replace Mohammed Shami, who bowled brilliantly, not just in Perth - where he's highest wicket-taker with six wickets at an average of 22 - but across summer. His effectiveness is particularly crucial in day-night Tests, where seamers shine under twilight conditions.

"Amongst three seamers, Hashit Rana, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna. A like for like, I know Prasidh Krishna did pretty well in unofficial test matches, but Akash Deep, for me, is probably nearest replacement to a Mohamm Shami- role, potentially even a little bit taller as well. So I think he'll go really well in both Perth and elaide," Matw Hayden said.

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Mohamm Shami has me a successful return to cricket as he competes for Bengal in domestic tournaments like Ranji Trophy. In his return match, he scalped seven wickets throughout play and helped Bengal in securing a win. India pacer has also been named for upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament. Mohamm Shami is yet to make a return to International cricket, and BCCI is keeping a close eye on pace bowler's health and fitness.

Team India is all set to lock horns against Australia in first test match, which is all set to happen in Perth at Optus Stium, starting November 22, 2024.

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