India vs new zealand: In the absence of Bumrah, Mohammed Shami is leading Indian bowling in the Champions Trophy. He was walking out of the team for many time due to injury. He returned to international cricket just before this tournament. Even before this match against New Zealand, there was a question on Shamiβs fitness. Now in this match, he woke up with pain while batting, when Mitchell Santner killed a direct throw. The ball hit the shoulder of the right hand directly from behind them.
India batted first and set a target of 249 to win in front of New Zealand. India did not start well but Shreyas Iyer (79), Akshar Patel (42) and Hardik Pandya (45) played a good innings in the middle order. Mohammad Shami, who came to bat at number 9, groaned in pain in the last over, when Santner killed the direct ball on his back.
Centner intentionally hit Mohammad Shami?
Mohammed Shami was on strike on the fifth ball of the last over, Kuldeep Yadav was at the other end. Shami hit the ball and ran to take runs. He also ran for the second run, the ball went to Mitchell Santnerβs hands. He wanted to throw the ball at the batting end, he threw a very fast throw, which went directly on Mohammed Shamiβs back. The ball came very fast, which hit the back of the right hand on the back side of Shami. Shami bowls with right hand.
After this Physio had to come on the field, Mohammad Shami was in pain and the match was stopped for some time. However, it was a matter of honor that Shami did not suffer a serious injury. Mohammed Shami also came for bowling and also did the first over.
India on 4 March Champions Trophy The semi -final match is to be played. It is very important for Mohammed Shami to stay fit for this match, he took 5 wickets against Bangladesh in the first match.
