West Indies legend Andy Roberts has hailed Mohammed Shami as India’s best bowler, surpassing even Jasprit Bumrah. Roberts, a key figure of the legendary West Indies pace quartet alongside Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft, praised Shami for his exceptional control and ability to swing and seam the ball both ways. While acknowledging that Bumrah might take more wickets, Roberts emphasized that Shami is the complete package. He also stated that Mohammed Siraj, though promising, is not yet at Shami’s level.
Shami has been India’s best bowler for quite some time. He may not take as many wickets as Jasprit Bumrah, but he’s the complete package—swinging, seaming, and maintaining exceptional control, comparable to Bumrah’s,” West Indies legend Andy Roberts told Mid-Day.
Roberts, who claimed 202 wickets in 47 Tests at an average of 25.61, highlighted Shami’s consistency and versatility. He also expressed his belief that Mohammed Siraj, despite being India’s second-best seamer in Australia after Bumrah, is not at Shami’s level. “Shami should play. Mohammed Siraj is nowhere near Shami.
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Roberts’ comments come at a time when Shami’s availability for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still in doubt. The veteran of 64 Tests has not played for India since the ODI World Cup in November last year. His last Test match was also against Australia in the WTC final in June last year.
