Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has revealed that Jonny Bairstow’s ‘weak zone’ will be targeted at the Hampshire Bowl, after the Englishman declared himself fit to play despite fracturing his finger at Trent Bridge.
Bairstow earlier announced that he is likely to be picked as a specialist batsman in the fourth Test, but also did not completely rule out retaining his spot as wicket-keeper.
“When you see that a batsman has a weakness and he feels uncomfortable in some way, you’d prefer to work on that aspect,” Shami remarked at the pre-game press conference.
“It’s not just me, any fast bowler will want to target his weak zone.
“So we will definitely look at that.”
Shami praised India’s menacing bowling contingent going into the match.
“Our country has got such a bowling attack after a long time and if you compare one on one (with England or any opponent), we have better bowlers,” said Shami.
“Now the culture is different that you cannot look at batting alone. We have such good skilled pace bowlers that they are idols for young kids and junior cricketers. India’s best pace attack is in front of you and performing and helping the team win.
