Mohammed Shami plans to dedicate England series win to frontline workers

Team India are reaching England this week where they will take on New Zealand in the World test Championship final before locking horns with the host in a five-match Test series.

While the immediate focus on New Zealand, England may just turn out to be a tougher opponent in home conditions. A five-match long series will have its physical demands as well. But pacer Mohammed Shami is confident. In fact, the fast bowler wishes to dedicate the win to the frontline workers of the country, who have done a stupendous job during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

“When we play for the country, it doesn’t matter what the outcome is but we try to give our hundred percent. We put country first. Be it the batsmen or bowlers, we have been working as a unit over the last years. And I hope, we can continue the same work and the winning spree in the WTC final,” Shami told India News.

“As far as the England series is concerned, may we return victorious and I’ll dedicate the win to our soldiers, police officials and doctors who have served selflessly during the pandemic,” he added.

Shami also talked about the WTC final opponents New Zealand and how India are going to approach the game.

“Definitely they will have the advantage as they have arrived early and will play a couple of Test matches against the hosts. But I feel, when two teams enter finals, they reach that point after showcasing their abilities. None of the teams will have the home advantage and I hope our playing XI must commit the least errors. Both India and New Zealand are top-class teams and neither of them would let go any chance. So, it’s important to utilise your time and skills precisely.”

“Hope, the bowling unit performs well. We have beaten Australia in Australia and then England at home. The boys are high on confidence and I hope, they continue the same in England,” said Shami.