Shami-Siraj-Bumrah's ruckus, what did Shoaib Akhtar say about Indian fast bowlers?

In the World Cup 2023, on Thursday, Indian fast bowlers wreaked havoc and defeated Sri Lanka by a huge margin of 302 runs. This is India's biggest victory in World Cup history. After this victory, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar praised the Indian team and said that India has become a ruthless team and this 'attack' will continue in the remaining matches of the World Cup.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took 5 wickets for just 18 runs in 5 overs in this match. Akhtar looked happy with his performance. Shami has taken 14 wickets at an average of 6.71 in only 3 matches so far in the World Cup 2023. In the World Cup, he has taken 45 wickets in just 14 matches. His average (12.29) and strike rate (15.75) are the best among bowlers who have taken more than 30 wickets in World Cup history.

"India are becoming a ruthless team by this point, the attack cannot be stopped, but my request to Indians is to start celebrating their fast bowlers because everyone," Akhtar said in a video posted on Twitter. Was happy and there was a lot of noise on every ball at Wankhede Stadium.

Akhtar further said, 'I am personally happy for Shami, he has got his rhythm back, he has taken so many wickets and has taken 45 World Cup wickets overall.' Chasing the target of 358 runs, Sri Lanka succumbed to the score of 55 runs in just 19.4 overs thanks to the Indian fast bowlers who took 9 wickets. Mohammed Siraj finished with figures of 3/15, while Bumrah, who sent back Pathum Nissanka with Sri Lanka's first ball, had figures of 1/8.

"Siraj is running, Bumrah is lethal, he is giving both of them the rest to bowl freely," Akhtar said. This was the third time this year that the Sri Lankan team was out for under 100 in an ODI against India. The Rohit Sharma-led side has become the first team to enter the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023 and will now face South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.