WATCH: 'Wahi se andar, wahi se bahar' Wasim Akram explains why Mohammad Shami is ruling the World Cup

The Indian bowling unit has got heavy praise from former Pakistani legendary bowler Wasim Akram. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj have bowled their hearts during the ODI World Cup 2023. Complementing the three pacers are the two Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.

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In the last three games, Indian cricket has posted a win with over 100 plus. England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa were the three teams that lost by a huge margin to the Indian bowlers. 

Rohit Sharma and his team will finish their group phase games with a match against the Netherlands on Sunday. The match is set to be played in Bengaluru before India gets ready for the first semi-finals on Wednesday in Mumbai.

Wasim Akram lauds the Indian bowling unit

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Former Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram was in full praise for the Indian bowlers for their showing in the ODI World Cup 2023. Wasim Akram singled out former student Mohammed Shami for his amazing performances with the ball.

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Wasim Akram said “For starters, as a bowler, the confidence at this level has got to be like ‘ I am one of the best’, the Indian pacers have that confidence. Once you have that, then all the hard work you have done over the years pays off”

Speaking about Mohammed Shami and his seam position, Wasim Akram said “Shami’s every delivery hits the seam. It’s not wobbly, just goes straight and kisses the pitch. He doesn’t bang the ball in”

The former pace legend also said “Stokes had no clue what to do. Look at his length, came around the wicket to seam (The ball) out and then the last ball he brought in. But his length and seam position never changed, off-stump or top of the off-stump. Wahi se andar, Wahi se bahar. That’s why he is so difficult”

Mohammed Shami did not play the first four games of the ODI World Cup 2023 tournament. The 33-year-old came into the side for the New Zealand where he picked five wickets. This was followed by 4 wickets in the game against England. Against the Sri Lankans, Mohammed Shami picked his career-best 5/18 to record his best bowling figures in ODI cricket.