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Team India pacer Mohammed Shami registered career-best ODI figures of 5/51 within the first one-dayer towards Australia in Mohali on Friday, September 22. However, former batter Aakash Chopra reckons that the Men in Blue nonetheless gained’t play Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah collectively within the 2023 World Cup attributable to their obsession with the No. 8 place.

India most popular Siraj, Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their three pace-bowling choices within the Asia Cup, with Shardul Thakur batting at No. 8 in a number of the video games. Shami made a comeback to the enjoying XI for the Mohali ODI as Siraj was rested.

Although Thakur went for 78 runs in his 10 overs, Chopra reckons that the Men in Blue are unlikely to shun the No. 8 experiment for an additional pacer within the World Cup. Speaking on his YouTube channel [2:15], he commented:

“Shami grabbed the limelight on a road-like flat pitch. The supply that obtained Steve Smith out was the ball of the match. It was a very good supply. The debate was over what India wanted – runs from the batter at No. 8 or wickets from Shami. But I nonetheless really feel India gained’t play Shami, Siraj and Bumrah collectively.

“I feel they are still obsessed with the No. 8 position and that’s why they won’t go in with these three fast bowlers together. The third pacer is likely to be Shardul and the third spinner if needed could be Axar or Ashwin. But still, Shami was sensational,” he added.

While Shami claimed a memorable five-wicket haul, Ravichandran Ashwin registered figures of 1/47 on his ODI comeback. Ravindra Jadeja and Bumrah additionally chipped in with a wicket every.

“India need to improve their fielding and catching” – Aakash Chopra

Even although India eased to victory within the first ODI towards Australia, Chopra opined [10:10] that their poor fielding within the match is a trigger for concern. Shreyas Iyer dropped a sitter early within the match, whereas KL Rahul missed a easy stumping and likewise fumbled just a few balls behind the stumps. Chopra concluded:

“KL Rahul captained effectively. Thakur was costly, nonetheless India have been in a position to limit the opposition. He made the precise bowling adjustments. Wicket-keeping was 50-50. Shreyas additionally dropped a catch. India want to enhance their fielding and catching. If they don’t do it, they are going to get discovered someplace.”