World Cup 2023: We have the right bowlers to exploit different conditions, says India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey believes that the hosts have the right bowlers who can be effective on different conditions and surfaces. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The Indian bowlers have taken the 2023 World Cup by storm so far, with the pace trio of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj sharing 45 wickets between themselves. Apart from the pacers, Ravindra Jadeja (16 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (14 wickets) have also been equally impressive. India’s impeccable bowling attack has helped the hosts remain unbeaten in the World Cup so far, having clinched nine wins in as many matches.

“In terms of the different skills, we have the ability to (take on) whatever challenge that is ahead of us. Maybe different surfaces, we have the bowlers to do that. And we’ve done it,” Mhambrey told ICC following India’s 160-run win over Netherlands on Sunday. “We’re the only team who are going to play in nine different venues. So for us, it’s nine different surfaces, nine different challenges. “So, we have the right bowlers to exploit these conditions, and they’ve shown that. All of them on a given day can win a game for their country,” stated Mhambrey. Mhambrey went onto term Jasprit Bumrah as a “lethal” bowler whereas he complemented Shami’s seam bowling. “Boom (Bumrah) is a very different action. Just look at the way he’s come back to the game (from injury). The set of skills, the unique action. He completely beats you. Now, he’s got both. He gets the ball in and gets the ball out. He’s become lethal,” the coach said. “Shami is someone who has the seam (that hits) straight upright. You never know when Shami hits that seam, which way it’s going to come," added the 51-year-old. Mhambrey also noted Siraj’s versatility, saying: “Siraj has really kind of grown in the last couple of years. He’s understood his bowling, obviously coming through the ranks. He’s started using different set of skills, the wobble seam. “Initially, he had the ball coming into right-handers but now, he shapes the ball away. He has the ability and smartness to use the wobble seam and that also worked,” continued Mhambrey. Mhambrey was all praise for Jadeja’s accuracy, whereas he feels Kuldeep Yadav has improved on his technicality. “His (Jadeja) ability is very simple. Ability to hit the deck, and hit the lengths spot on. Very accurate. Very miserly in terms of the way he goes about his bowling. Doesn’t give anything away to the batsman. “Love how Kuldeep has gone about over the last couple of years. He’s done little bit of technical adjustment to his run-up, which has really helped him to add those revs,” said Mhambrey. “His spin has gone up, speed has gone up. And, someone like a chinaman bowler who does that, doesn’t allow you to step out so easily," he added. Although Ravichandran Ashwin has played just the lone match against Australia in Chennai, where he finished with figures of 1/34, Mhambrey feels the all-rounder offers loads of experience to the team. “Ash (Ashwin) is out and out a match-winner. Love the way he moves about, no airs about playing the game or not playing the game. “Even when he’s sitting in the dugout when you have those chats with him, he’s always there to guide these guys and comes up with a lot of suggestions,” commented the former cricketer.