How has India's Fast Bowling Changed in the Last Decade? Mohammed Shami reveals Interesting Fact

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India's evergrowing pace department has been making waves in World Cricket. Although this hasn't been the case historically, the top-quality bowlers emerging from India mark a radical change in approach.

Mohammed Shami, the star Indian pacer, has revealed the fear factor of India's pace bowling, which has grown heaps and bounds over the last decade or so.

Even in the early 1990s or at the start of the 21st century, India was predominantly known for the batting gladiators, and their spin bowling stars. The pacers, who were not the fastest, were always under the shadow. But things have changed drastically in Indian cricket as top pacers have started to hone their skills in the international arena.

And India's pace bowling sensation Mohammed Shami opened up on the renaissance which has now been serving Indian cricket massively.

"In the last decade, we have bowled as a unit as fast bowlers. Because in India, more than 140 (speed in kph) fast bowlers have never been in the team, maximum two in the past. But now we have many fast bowlers, even the players sitting on the bench can bowl at 145 kph. So for any team, the biggest fear is when will the weakest bowler come? That's what they think. They now see that all of them can bowl so fast, skilful and have different skills, which instil fear in the batters," Shami said at an event hosted by Eugenix Hair Science on Monday.

Shami also believes the bold team selection and overseas performances from the India pacers have further enhanced the fear factor among opposition batters.

"And when our team has gone abroad, we have shown you how to fight. Earlier, we used to go with a safer side and our attack wasn't as aggressive. But this generation has taught us to fight with all our might," Shami added.

When asked about how the next generation can continue the same might such as the current India trio (Bumrah, Shami, Siraj), Shami has a piece of advice for all the youngsters. The India pacer spoke about the importance of dialoguing with senior players to improve one's skills and experience.

"In the future, this is a chain that will continue. But I would like to tell Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Harshit Rana, and all the new bowlers to spend as much time with their seniors in their nets. The more you talk, the more you share your experience. You will learn that," he added.

Shami has been out of action for India since the World Cup 2023. The 34-year-old was seen bowling at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, which has further intensified the chances of his inclusion in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.