Mohammed Shami Corrects a Journalist About the “Fog Advantage” During a Press Conference. India pacer Mohammed Shami was impressive with the ball last week at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala during their World Cup match against New Zealand, marking his comeback to the playing XI.
India overcame the Kiwis to extend their winning run in the competition, and Shami claimed five wickets and the “Player of the Match” title. Shami spoke to the media during a post-match press conference following the encounter. Shami made light of the journalists during their exchange by sending some amusing one-liners their way.
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A brief stoppage of the India vs. New Zealand play occurred due to fog rising over the ground. When the journalist inquired about whether the same gave India an advantage, Shami corrected him.
As India pursued New Zealand’s 273, the dense cloud from the neighboring snow-capped peaks descended on the gorgeous HPCA Stadium.
When the umpires pulled the players off the field for a halt that lasted roughly ten minutes, India was 100-2 after 15.4 overs.
Shami continued, saying that every effort was being made by ground crew to provide a respectable surface.
Man of the match Shami commented, “There is no complaint because it was the same for both the teams.”
“We are unable to address the groundskeeper because, although he works extremely hard and is powerless, it is his job. “There are ups and downs both in India and beyond. They occasionally play on damp ground. The ground crew worked hard to provide a respectable surface, Shami continued.
The man of the match, Shami, stated, “There is no reason to complain because it was the same for both teams.”
“We are unable to address the groundskeeper as it is his job, despite his best efforts, and he is powerless.”
