Brett Lee suggests Mayank Yadav as a replacement for Mohammed Shami if the latter is unfit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, highlighting Yadav’s raw pace.
Brett Lee Suggests Mayank Yadav for Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Shami is Unfit
Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has advised India to consider fast bowler Mayank Yadav as a replacement if Mohammed Shami is not fit for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.Â
With the highly anticipated series set to begin on November 22 in Perth, India is facing concerns over Shami’s fitness due to a lingering knee injury.
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Lee, in an interview with Fox Cricket, emphasised the importance of including a bowler who can regularly bowl at speeds above 150 kmph, and Yadav fits that description.
Yadav, who recently debuted for India in the T20I series against Bangladesh, took four wickets in three games. His impressive stint in the IPL for Lucknow Super Giants, where he claimed seven wickets in four matches, caught Lee’s attention.
Mayank Yadav: A Rising Star
Mayank Yadav has quickly established himself as a pace sensation, known for consistently clocking speeds over 150 kmph.
Lee praised Yadav’s performance in his IPL debut, where he bowled at 157 kmph, and highlighted that no batter feels comfortable facing such speed.
“The great thing is with me that I get to work on the IPL and see a lot of good young Indian cricketers. Mayank Yadav, to watch his first IPL game recently, to hit a 157 kmph first up in his first game. Unfortunately, his franchise probably brought him a little early and he did his side again,” said Lee.
“They put him in cotton wool for a bit. The great thing about India is that they are not worried about how much cricket someone has played or hasn’t played, if he is ready to go, get him in there. I actually love that theory. I can tell you that batters are okay when you bowl that 135-140 kmph speed, but when you bowl high 150s, I don’t care who it is, no one wants to face that. He looks like someone who is complete package, if Mohammed Shami is not ready, atleast get him in the squad. I think he would do pretty well on these Australian wickets,” he added
Lee believes Yadav’s raw pace makes him an ideal candidate for Australian conditions, particularly if Shami is not ready.
Shami’s Crucial Role
While Lee suggested Yadav as a backup, he stressed that Mohammed Shami’s fitness is vital for India’s chances of winning their third consecutive series in Australia.
Talking to.Fox Cricket he said,”Yeah. Ashwin is approaching 600 wickets, he has got that beautiful shape when he bowls spin. He can bowl with the new ball as well but I think if India have to win there, then Mohammed Shami can definitely hold the key. Jasprit Bumrah, we all know how good he is, he can bowl both ways, he is a great exponent of reverse swing. Mohammed Siraj knows how to make the new ball talk.
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