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Gautam Gambhir has a hard task ahead with Mohammed Shami. India’s outgoing bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, handed him this job as he begins his role as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. Gambhir needs to figure out what to do with some veteran players, like Shami. Shami can still play in all three cricket formats, but he hasn’t been picked much for T20Is .
Paras Mhambrey, who coached India’s bowlers when Rahul Dravid was in charge, thinks Gambhir and his new coaching team need to talk to Shami about his future plans. Mhambrey believes they should find out what Shami wants to do next and how much longer he plans to play, given his age and history of injuries.
“The coaches ought to have a chat with Shami to understand his thoughts. He’s not young anymore, so it’s important to figure out where he fits and how to use him . I’m sure Gambhir and his team will come up with a way to help Shami do his best,” Mhambrey said.
Shami’s been struggling with injuries . He was the best bowler for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup, but he hasn’t played for the country since the last match against Australia. Mhambrey spoke about how crucial it is to manage Shami’s workload with the upcoming series in Australia.
“If Tests are the main focus right now, we need to make sure he’s in top shape for the Australia series. But it’s important to think about what Shami wants and how he feels. He should play some games before going to Australia since he’s been out of action for a while,” Mhambrey said.
He also said it’s crucial to have workout plans that suit each player pointing out that what Shami needs to stay fit isn’t the same as what younger guys require. Mhambrey highlighted how Shami’s experience and skills are super valuable suggesting they should look after him well to get the most out of his abilities.
With big competitions like the Champions Trophy and the Test Championship on the horizon, Shami could be a key player in Gambhir’s strategy. As one of India’s top fast bowlers, the decisions Shami makes about his career will influence how well the team performs in the upcoming tournaments.
