In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Mohammed Shami talked about Rohit Sharma, saying that he is a very "different character" to Virat Kohli.
Shami is just 20 plucks away from becoming the fifth India pacer to reach 200 wickets in Test cricket.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, Mohammed Shami said that Jasprit Bumrah allows him to bowl without "being worried about the other end."
In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Mohammed Shami shared one of the recurring jokes between him and Virat Kohli in the Indian dressing room.
With the COVID-19 wreaking havoc across the globe, the soon-to-be 31-year-old Shami said that too much planning in these times is of no use.
Shami was hit on the elbow by a delivery from Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins while batting during the opening Test in Adelaide in December.
India's fast bowling unit has earned praise from commentators and experts over the past three years and have been crucial to their consecutive series wins in Australia.
Shami made a return to the Test fold on Tuesday after the BCCI picked a 20-member strong squad for the six matches to be played in England over the course of their summer.
Shami added that opponents have been aware of India's strong batting line-up but they now fear their bowlers too.
Shami has gone wicketless in his last two matches for Punjab Kings against SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals respectively.
The Bengal bowler, who comes from Moradabad, said that variations and using one's skills to the optimum will be key.
The pace quartet of Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav, arguably India's best ever, has been instrumental in the team's success overseas.
Shami fractured his wrist after being hit by a short ball from Australian pacer Pat Cummins in the first Test in Adelaide.
Shami had incurred a wrist injury during the Adelaide Pink Ball Test against Australia in December last year
Shami took to Twitter to celebrate the day, congratulating his brother for being a step closer to realising his dreams of playing for India.
Shami was hit by a short ball from Pat Cummins during India's second innings debacle at Adelaide on December 19.
The debutant says facing an international quality bowlers in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav at nets over last few overseas Test series was a huge confidence booster.
The head coach acknowledged the strength Australian bowling unit but said they are doing some work on their batting and fielding.
Shami, 30, suffered a fracture on his bowling hand after he was hit by a ball from Australia pace bowler Pat Cummins.
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