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A biography of Mohammad Shami
Mohammad Shami, Indian fast bowler
Mohammad Shami (born 3 September 1990) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for India in all formats as a right-arm fast or fast medium bowler. He has played for Bengal in domestic cricket and for four teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shami bowls the ball off the seam and uses swing, including reverse swing, to move the ball both ways. He has been reputed to have an edge in the “death (closing) overs” of a limited-overs innings and, in all formats, has been described as being at times “unplayable”.
Shami is widely considered among the best bowlers of his generation and one of the greatest fast bowlers India has produced. Shami is India’s leading wicket taker at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups with 54 wickets in 17 matches and is the current Indian record holder for best bowling spell in an ODI, as he claimed 7 wickets for 57 runs against New Zealand in November 2023. Shami is also the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in the history of Cricket World Cup. He has taken over 200 wickets in international cricket across all three formats, and has been praised for his consistency, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball both ways. Shami is also a very good fielder, and has taken over 100 catches in his career.
Shami was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India, on 3 September 1990. He started playing cricket at a young age, and quickly rose through the ranks of Indian cricket. He made his first-class debut for Bengal in 2010, and his Indian Premier League debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011.
Shami made his international debut for India in 2013, against West Indies in an ODI match. He took two wickets in that match, and has since gone on to become one of India’s most reliable fast bowlers. He is very athletic and runs in from a short run-up. He can bowl very fast, with his deliveries reaching speeds of up to 150 km/h. He is also a very accurate bowler, and can swing the ball both ways. Shami is also a very good death bowler, and has taken many wickets in the closing overs of an innings.
Shami has played in three Cricket World Cups, and has taken over 100 wickets in the tournament. He was a member of the India team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He has also won the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Gujarat Titans in 2022 and 2023.
Shami is a very popular cricketer in India. He is known for his passion for the game, and his willingness to give his all on the field. He is also a role model for young Indian cricketers. He is a very humble person, and is always willing to help others.
Mohammad Shami is a true legend of the game, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of Indian cricketers to come. He will no doubt be remembered as one of the greatest fast bowlers India has ever produced.
Here are some of Mohammad Shami’s notable achievements:
- Won ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011 and 2015.
- Played ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2022.
- Won Indian Premier League in 2022, 2023 with Gujarat Titans.
- Won ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
- Awarded Arjuna Award in 2018.
Shami is a true legend of the game and an inspiration to many. He is sure to go down as one of the greatest fast bowlers India has ever produced.