India vs England 2016: 5 Talking Points from the 3rd Test in Mohali

#1 Shami sets fire on ice as Yadav raises hopes

Shami is rapidly shaping up to be an all-conditions pacer

During the 2011 series in England, Sir Ian Botham had sarcastically remarked, “To be honest, the Indian bowling attack is about as devastating as the Teletubbies.” Cut to 2016, Mohali – Mohammed Shami‘s menacing spell in the second innings made him sing a completely different tune which went as far as comparing the 26-year old speedster to the iconic Malcolm Marshall.

Shami’s slippery pace was complemented efficiently by Umesh Yadav’s ability to hit the deck hard. While all the focus had been on spin, India’s new-ball duo managed to hog the limelight with their persistent display. When India begin their next set of away tours, they might just have a fit and firing pace attack.