Naming India’s two lead pacers for the WTC final is one of the easiest tasks. It’s literally a no-brainer to predict that Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj will be India’s frontline pacers for the WTC final. Ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting shared similar views when asked about India’s bowling attack for the WTC final.

Ponting said to ICC –

“I think he has to step up or try and take his game to another level if India are going to win this game,” Shami has played just three Test matches in 2023 where he picked nine scalps with an average of 28.22. He had the best bowling figure of 4/60.

In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at home, Shami bowled nearly 70 overs – the most by far by a seamer in the four-match series.

“When you talk to the Australian batters as well, they understand how good Shami is whether it’s new ball or old ball, whether it’s in Australia or India,” Ponting concluded – “They know the skillset he’s got and how dangerous he can be. It’s going to have to be him.”

Also Read:-Virat, Rohit To Harmanpreet Kaur Seen in Team India’s New Jersey For The First Time