Cricket-COVID lockdown training base kept Shami sharp for World Cup comeback


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 23 Oct 2023

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - India v New Zealand - Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India - October 22, 2023 India's Mohammed Shami celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Matt Henry REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

(Reuters) - A home-made practice facility Mohammed Shami built just before COVID-19 lockdowns kept the India pace bowler sharp ahead of his successful World Cup comeback against New Zealand.

Shami claimed 5-54 in Dharamsala on Sunday to help the hosts to a four-wicket win and a 5-0 unbeaten record at the tournament.

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