Sunrisers Hyderabad Coach Confirms Mohammed Shami's Fitness Ahead of Match Against Delhi Capitals

Pre-Match Insights from Sunrisers Hyderabad

As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepares to face Delhi Capitals (DC), head coach Daniel Vettori has assured fans that there are no fitness issues concerning the struggling pacer Mohammed Shami. Vettori emphasized that Shami is diligently working in the nets to improve his performance.

Match Context

Delhi Capitals, currently positioned fifth with six victories and four defeats, are looking to secure their playoff spot. In contrast, SRH is in a tough spot at ninth place, having won only three out of ten matches. The two teams will clash in Hyderabad on Monday.

Vettori Discusses Shami's Recent Struggles

During the pre-match press conference, Vettori addressed Shami's recent form, stating, "We have no fitness concerns. He has trained hard and is as prepared as possible. He entered the tournament with high expectations after his performance in the Champions Trophy."

"Two seasons ago, he was the Purple Cap winner, and we know he has the capability to excel in the IPL. Unfortunately, this season has not been his best, and he hasn't shown the consistency we expect from him. This is understandably frustrating for him, but he is putting in a lot of effort to turn things around. With four matches remaining, it's too early to draw conclusions, as these games could change the narrative significantly. We can highlight more players positively based on their performances in the upcoming matches," he concluded.

Shami's Performance Overview

Shami entered the IPL following a successful ICC Champions Trophy campaign, where he took nine wickets in five matches at an average of 25.88, including a five-wicket haul. Since returning from injury, he has claimed 14 wickets in nine international matches at an average of 27.64.

However, his IPL statistics have been underwhelming, with only six wickets in nine matches at an average of 56.16, conceding runs at an alarming economy rate of 11.23.

Team Squads

Delhi Capitals Squad: Abishek Porel(w), Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tripurana Vijay, Donovan Ferreira, Mohit Sharma, Madhav Tiwari, Darshan Nalkande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, T Natarajan.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Smaran Ravichandran, Eshan Malinga.