Name Hindi: मोहम्मद शमी / Gender Man
Mohammed Shami: One of India’s Finest Cricket Diplomat
Born on 3rd September, 1990 in Sahaspur village in Amorha district of Uttar Pradesh state, Mohammed Shami is a distinguished cricketer who has marked significant milestones in the sport of cricket to his credit.
Early Life and Development
The son of Tousif Ali, a farmer by profession and a fast bowler during his time, Mohammed Shami was introduced to cricket at an early age. In fact, he received nurturing right from home as he often played with his father and brother.
Career Highlights
- In November 2013, Shami made his Test debut against West Indies, where he notched up nine wickets and subsequently cornered all eyes upon himself. He demonstrated extraordinary ability with reverse swing bowling under the Indian conditions that favored spinners more than pacers.
- Initially starting out as Bihar representative while playing domestic matches for Bengal, Shami’s credentials earned him a spot in the Kolkata Knight Riders team for the IPL season in 2011. His splendid performance led to seamer Praveen Kumar’s dismissal thereby beginning his stint as one of cricket’s most remarkable pacers ever known.
- A pinnacle point of Mohammad Shami’s career came during the 2014-15 tour down under. Despite having injury issues during this period, he emerged India’s highest wicket-taker making it abundantly clear that he was going nowhere but up from there.
- The match against England in August 2018 brought forth another impressive highlight from this pace spearhead – a five-wicket haul at an opponent’s home ground.
- An integral part of the Indian cricket team setup, his breakthrough moment in the World Cup came when he took a hat-trick in the 2019 edition held in England.
Tribulations and Resilience
The career of Mohammed Shami was not all smooth sailing. His biggest challenge came in early 2018 when he faced allegations from his wife. However, demonstrating immense mental strength, Shami bounced back in spectacular fashion to take center stage for India once again by displaying high quality cricket.
Awards and Recognition
In January 2019, he earned his recognition by becoming the fastest Indian bowler to claim 100 ODI wickets during a series against New Zealand.
Currently regarded as one of the best Physically Disabled(BPD) fast bowlers globally, Mohammed Shami substantiates the statement “staying strong through tribulations is paramount” . He has carved a niche for himself not only within the realm of Indian cricket but also international cricket circles.
