Former Team India cricketer Mohammad Kaif raised questions over veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's absence during the ODI series against South Africa. The cricketer-turned-commentator said that Shami's experience should have been invaluable to the side in Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj's absence.
India secured a 17-run victory in the opening ODI in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The home team posted a total of 349/8 on a batting-friendly pitch. In reply, South Africa were dismissed for 332 runs. India went into the match with a young pace attack, featuring Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna.
Don't Know Why Mohammed Shami Is Not Playing Still - Mohammad KaifMohammad Kaif believes India missed Mohammed Shami's presence in the first ODI against South Africa. He stated that Shami is the kind of bowler who can take wickets on any surface. Kaif added that the team lacked a senior figure in the pace unit during tense moments of the match.
