Ollie Robinson Aims to Channel Mohammed Shami's Artistry in England's India Test Series

Mohammed Shahi is an artist when it comes to delivering deliveries in ideal seam position, which is why Ollie Robinson, England's deadly weapon, is determined to emulate the Indian master during the next Test series, which begins on January 25.

As they get ready for the demanding trip, the England team is practicing in Abu Dhabi, mimicking the conditions of India. The squad will travel to Hyderabad on January 21 for the first Test match.

In the absence of the now-retired Stuart Broad, Robinson, a net bowler during the 2021 series played in a bio-bubble, is anticipated to be heavily involved.

He said, "I've been practicing Mohammed Shami's dead-straight seam."

"He is among India's top bowlers. Ishant Sharma caught my eye as well; he spent some time playing at Sussex and has been a successful player in India for a long time. He's tall, just like me," Robinson said in an interview with ESPNCricinfo.

The Indian tracks will provide a new test for Robinson, who took 21 wickets in the first four Test matches against India in England.

Robinson said, "You feel like you don't know what you're preparing for, which is a challenge I haven't really had yet."

Adaptability is crucial while traveling on subcontinental trains.

"On this trip, flexibility will be key. Examine the pitch a day or two in advance to gauge how it will play, or attempt to get information from the nets on the square. I'm excited about the task since it will test my cricket-nuffy brain in a new way.

Match against Kohli

After dismissing the legendary Indian batsman Virat Kohli three times in England, Robinson is eager to take on his "ego" once again.

"Don't you always want to play against the top athletes? Moreover, you should constantly aim to remove the top players. Among such is Kohli. He has a huge ego, and I think it's interesting to play on that, particularly in India where he'll want to dominate and score runs based on our previous confrontations.

A successful trip of India may propel him into a new level for him. "It should put me up for a long if I can have a huge tour in India. I can re-establish my place on the squad if I perform well.”

Maybe Robinson is correct. Many people consider England's trip to India to be one of the most difficult tests. In line with the words of former England seamer Steve Finn, "This is without a doubt the toughest challenge an England team can face."

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