Mohammed Shami hopes to get practice ahead of Champions Trophy

Shami has played seven IPL games for Delhi Daredevils since returning from injury, conceding runs at close to 10 runs per over and taking five wickets. Against Rising Pune Supergiant on Friday night, Shami had a decent outing and also effected a match winning run out of MS Dhoni. 

“Definitely, the more you play after coming from an injury, the better it is for your rhythm. You get confidence out of that. I am looking to make the most of upcoming game and practice sessions to lift my confidence as high as I can,” said Shami. 

Talking about his direct hit which was too accurate for even someone like Dhoni, Shami said: “Yes, it was a game changer. I just went for it knowing Mahi bhai is quick between the wickets and it just clicked.” 

Asked to reflect on the team’s disappointing IPL campaign this season, he added: “Our start was bad. We lost too many games initially. We got better in the middle stages and now there is simply nothing to lose.”