I just concentrated on line and length: Shami
24 Oct 2013 6:05 AM IST
India pacer Mohammad Shami, who troubled the Australian batsmen with his pace and swing in a career-best haul of three for 42 on Wednesday, said he just concentrated on the basics without indulging in anything extra-ordinary in the abandoned fourth ODI.
‘I don't take any pressure when I go onto the field. I always believe in myself. I concentrate on my line and length and swing. I just try my best and work hard,’ Shami told reporters after the fourth ODI of the seven-match series was abandoned due to rain.
After a shaky start, Australia rode on breezy half-centuries from skipper George Bailey (98) and Glenn Maxwell (92) to post a challenging 295 for eight after being asked to bat.
Shami bowled Aaron Finch and Shane Watson with two typical inswingers and the Bengal pacer said the key to his success was not to give any room to the batsmen. ‘Plan was just not to give any room to Finch as he was playing well. We just kept our focus on that and wanted them to play as much as possible and we got success,’ he said.
‘I don't take any pressure when I go onto the field. I always believe in myself. I concentrate on my line and length and swing. I just try my best and work hard,’ Shami told reporters after the fourth ODI of the seven-match series was abandoned due to rain.
After a shaky start, Australia rode on breezy half-centuries from skipper George Bailey (98) and Glenn Maxwell (92) to post a challenging 295 for eight after being asked to bat.
Shami bowled Aaron Finch and Shane Watson with two typical inswingers and the Bengal pacer said the key to his success was not to give any room to the batsmen. ‘Plan was just not to give any room to Finch as he was playing well. We just kept our focus on that and wanted them to play as much as possible and we got success,’ he said.
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