Mohammad Shami says MS Dhoni motivated him despite being injured in 2015 World Cup

Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami had a memorable 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where he ended up picking 17 wickets from seven matches in tournament. He ended tournament as India''s second-best bowler behind Umesh Yadav (who picked up 18 wickets). But despite his tremendous effort, Team India fell short losing to co-hosts Australia in semi-final in Sydney. On Wednesday, Mohammad Shami during an interaction with former India pacer Irfan Pathan on Instagram during  India lockdown, revealed that he played whole tournament with a fractured knee. 

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Mohammad Shami opens up about knee injury 

During an Instagram chat with Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Shami revealed that he broke his knee in first match of tournament and his thighs and knees had been swollen as well. Bengal revealed that doctors had to take out fluids every day and he had to take three painkillers. 29-year-old furr said that he was t able to walk properly due to knee injury in 2015 World Cup but physio Nitin Patel gave him confidence, which helped him complete tournament. Shami said that his knee needed an operation, but he was been told if he can bear pain, n he can play whole World Cup.

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Mohammad Shami reveals what MS Dhoni told him during World Cup semi-final

During conversation, Shami revealed that before semi-final match against Australia, he had told team manment that pain was unbearable, but MS Dhoni and team manment kept confidence in his abilities. Shami said that after giving away just 13 runs in his opening spell, he told MS Dhoni that he cant bowl any longer. But MS Dhoni persuaded him by saying that he cant go to part-time bowlers and asked him to t give away more than 60 runs. pacer also praised former skipper MS Dhoni and said that he kept faith in him and motivated him during toughest phase of his career. 

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After winning toss, Australia decided to bat first in second semi-final match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Steve Smith scored a century batting at .3 to help Australia post 328-7 in 50 overs.  Chasing 329 for victory, India were eventually bundled out at 233 as James Faulkner claimed three wickets. Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson bagged two wickets each.

Mohammad Shami last featured in two-match Test series against New Zealand, part of ICC World Test Championship, which India lost by 0-2. He bagged five wickets in series.

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IPL 2020: Mohammad Shami's stint with Kings XI Punjab

Mohammad Shami was due to play for Kings XI Punjab in upcoming IPL 2020. IPL 2020 was scheduled to begin on March 29, but was postponed to April 15 due to coronavirus. Recently, a report emerged that BCCI has shelved tournament for time being after government decided to extend India lockdown till May 3. Mohammad Shami was snapped up by Kings XI last season and he performed really well by picking up 19 wickets in 14 matches last season, ending up as leading wicket-taker for KXIP.