Mohammad Shami feels that the current Indian fast bowling unit might be the best in India's Test history.
Team India enjoyed the No. 1 ranking in the longest format for more than three years and the main reason behind their success was the performances of the pace attack.
The quartet of Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav did a fantastic job in both home and away conditions.
"Even the world acknowledges that India never produced five genuine fast bowlers in a package at one go. Not in Indian cricket's history. We have bowlers in the reserves who can bowl 145 kms," Shami told former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta in a chat for ESPNCricinfo.
"This is the best attack as no one has any jealousy and everyone enjoys each other's success. It feels like a family," he added.
Shami then cited the example of Ishant, who is the senior-most player in the current Indian Test line-up.
"Look at Ishant Sharma. He is set to play 100 Tests. It's not a mean achievement but if you speak to him you will know what kind of a human being he is. He is so down to earth."
Shami, who has claimed 180 wickets from 49 Tests, also revealed that he, Bumrah and Ishant want to bowl with the new ball and skipper Virat Kohli has to take the call.
"All three of us -- Ishant (Sharma), (Jasprit) Bumrah, and I want to bowl with a new ball. When we are not able to choose, we approach Virat to decide," he said.
