Mohammed Shami Aspires for World Cup Glory, Inspired by T20 Triumph

Mohammed Shami, the Indian pacer, has expressed his ardent desire to win the World Cup, inspired by his teammates' recent triumph in the T20 World Cup. The Indian team broke an 11-year ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. Shami lauded the team's patience and resilience throughout the tournament and shared his personal reflections on missing out on the ODI World Cup title.

In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, Shami praised the Indian team's performance in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted the team's unwavering confidence and belief in their abilities. "Even in 2023, you wouldn't have heard anyone say that India will lose," Shami said. "The feeling was the same as when we had nabbed three wickets in the beginning. There were no doubts on if India are winning the World Cup or not."

Shami drew parallels between the team's dominance in the T20 World Cup and their undefeated run in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He expressed a sense of nostalgia while watching the T20 games, recalling the team's remarkable achievement in the ODI World Cup. "I'd felt the same watching this World Cup. I was feeling the same watching it from the outside, as I was on the ground that day. In 2023, when we won 10 games in a row, all the teams were thinking how to beat India. When that happens, we should pray. When you make a mountain out of a molehill, that sows doubts and overconfidence. I think the boys showed great patience this time around."

Shami expressed his admiration for his teammates' achievements and his own ambition of winning the World Cup. He emphasized the importance of contribution and support for the team, irrespective of one's current role. "I believe that whoever took part in that competition, whoever was part of the team, deserved to win it. If I'm unfit today and sitting at home, I can only watch the sport as a fan. Those players are my friends and colleagues, I can only let them know what I feel from the outside to help them play better. There isn't much in our hands. As far as the winners' medal is concerned, I also dream of winning the World Cup."

Despite India's historic unbeaten run in the 2023 ODI World Cup, they fell short in the final against Australia. However, India made history by becoming the first team to win the T20 World Cup undefeated.

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