Mohammed Shami Declares Himself India's Best Bowler

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket team's star fast bowler, has received widespread acclaim for his exceptional performances, including his pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. However, in a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Mohammed Shami, another Indian fast bowler, boldly declared himself as the best bowler in India at present.

When asked, "Who is the best bowler in India?", Shami confidently replied, "Right now? I think it is me."

Shami elaborated on his belief, stating, "The unit we had, me, Bumrah, Ishant, Bhuvneshwar, and Umesh Yadav, I don't think any unit in the world has enjoyed as much as we did. As a person, as a sportsman, the unit we had of 5-6 people was one of the best ever."

Despite his self-assessment, Shami acknowledged the contributions of his fellow bowlers, saying, "I don't believe in No. 1 or No. 2. We all played our part."

Shami also expressed his disappointment over not playing in the 2019 World Cup semifinal despite his impressive performances leading up to it. "In 2019, I didn't play the first 4-5 games. But when I got the chance, I took a hat-trick, then a five-wicket haul, and then four wickets in the next game," he said.

"A similar thing happened in 2023. I didn't play in the first few games, but then I picked up a fifer, then four wickets, and then a five-wicket haul again," he added.

Shami questioned the team's decision-making, saying, "I took 13 wickets in three matches. What more do you expect from me? I neither have questions nor do I have answers. I can only prove myself when I get the opportunity."

Despite his frustrations, Shami remains committed to the team and eager to prove his worth. "You gave me a chance, and I took 13 wickets in three matches. Then we lost to New Zealand. I played four matches overall and picked 14 wickets. In 2023, I picked 24 wickets in seven matches," he said.

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