Shami still trying to develop new skills, says Crowe

Lucknow Super Giants spin-bowling coach Carl Crowe hailed seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami for his keenness to learn and improve.

Citing how Shami prepared with fast-bowling coach Bharat Arun to scalp dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma in LSG’s last game, Crowe said, “Bharat and Shami worked on a new ball four days before the match, and Shami bowled that to dismiss Abhishek. You’re never too old to learn a new skill. It’s testament to not only Bharat but also Shami’s mindset that as a senior player, he’s still willing to develop new skills and trying to push (improve) his game.”

Ahead of LSG’s Indian Premier League encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens here, Crowe praised Rishabh Pant for being a bowlers’ captain.