Saba Karim in awe of Shami-Bumrah after India hammer England: Indian group is blessed

England vs India: Former India wicket-keeper Saba Karim hailed the quick bowling duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami after the Rohit Sharma-led aspect hammered the hosts by 10 wickets within the first ODI.

Saba Karim in awe of Shami-Bumrah after India hammer England (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSMohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah are formidable gamers: Saba KarimRohit Sharma-led unit has obtained the makings of a wonderful one-day aspect: KarimIndia beat England by 10 wickets within the first ODI on the Oval

Former India wicket-keeper Saba Karim was in awe of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami after the pace-duo starred in India’s complete 10-wicket win over England within the first ODI on the Oval on Tuesday. Saba Karim mentioned that the Indian group was blessed to have the formidable duo of Shami-Bumrah whereas including that the Rohit Sharma-led unit has obtained the makings of a wonderful one-day aspect.

Bumrah’s sensational efficiency helped India bowl out England for a paltry 110 in 25.2 overs after successful the toss and opting to bowl first in bowling-friendly situations. The 28-year-old, together with his career-best ODI figures of 6 for 19, grew to become the primary Indian tempo bowler to take six wickets in an ODI in England. He was nicely supported by Mohammed Shami, who bagged 3 for 31 en path to changing into the joint third-fastest with 150 wickets, and Prasidh Krishna (1/26).

“They may ask the selector not to do any work now, should they? There you go. The players pick themselves. The Indian side is blessed that way. On one side you have Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, such formidable players,” Saba Karim instructed Sony Sports after India’s win.

The skilled opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan ensured a snug chase as they obtained dwelling with out shedding a wicket. Chasing a small complete, Rohit and Shikhar stitched an unbeaten century partnership and led India to a convincing 10-wicket win within the 18.4 overs. Rohit hit six fours and 5 sixes in his 58-ball unbeaten 76, whereas Dhawan completed on 31 not out off 54, having hit the successful boundary. The pair additionally grew to become the fourth to cross 5000 partnership runs for the opening wicket within the course of.

“In batting, you look at Rohit Sharma, you look at Shikhar Dhawan. At no.3 you have Virat Kohli. So I think this has got the makings of an excellent one-day side. And one can talk at length later during the program. What is India looking at now? Do the World Cup preparations start now? Is this the kind of line-up that you’re looking at? And if that is the case, then are we willing to stretch our boundaries? What can we do in our one-day line-up?” Karim added.

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