Mohammed Shami

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Mohammed Shami is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-bowler, for the India national cricket team and for the Bengal in domestic cricket and for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. He also plays for Mohun Bagan in domestic competitions of West Bengal. One of the most consistent wicket takers in contemporary world cricket, Shami bowls the ball off the seam and uses swing, including reverse swing, to move the ball both directions. He has been reputed to have an edge in the death overs of a limited-overs innings and, in all formats, has been described as being at times "unplayable". Shami finished as the tournament's leading wicket taker in the ICC World Cup 2023, besides being the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in the 48 years history of Cricket World Cup spanning 13 editions. He is recipient of 2023 Arjuna Award for Cricket. Having taken 7 wickets for 57 runs against New Zealand in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi final, he holds the record for the best figures for an Indian Bowler in ODIs, and is currently, the only Indian bowler to have taken 7 wickets in an ODI innings. Shami was a member of the Indian team that won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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Javed Akhtar cautions Mohammed Shami against 'bigoted idiots' amid 'Roza' controversy: 'Don't give a damn...' Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, on Friday, i.e., March 7, backed cricketer Mohammed Shami after the latter found himself in the midst of a controversy following All India Muslim Jamaat's Maulana.. DNA - Published on March 7, 2025

BJP condemns Jamaat President's remarks on Shami not keeping roza: 'He has gone to fulfil national duty' Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mohsin Raza criticised All India Muslim Jamaat's Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi on Thursday, saying that the religious leader has "no right" to interfere or criticise.. DNA - Published on March 6, 2025
Shami takes five wickets to help restrict Bangladesh to 228 Watch as India's Mohammed Shami takes 5-53 to help reduce Bangladesh to 228 in their opening Champions Trophy fixture. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025
Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shami' taunt at Yogi Adityanath: 'Has cricketer's name also been changed?' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath for mentioning cricketer Mohammed Shami's alleged holy dip at Maha Kumbh. Yadav's jab was a response to Adityanath's ongoing.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 19, 2025

Bumrah to miss England T20 series but Shami back Jasprit Bumrah will miss India's five-match T20 series against England but fellow fast bowler Mohammed Shami returns from injury. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025
BJP may nominate star cricketer Mohammed Shami to contest Lok Sabha polls from West Bengal: Report BJP is mulling over the possibility of nominating India star cricketer Mohammad Shami from West Bengal in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. DNA - Published on March 7, 2024
Shami plays Samaritan, helps man in road crash Mohammed Shami, the pace maestro who had a stellar performance in the ODI World Cup, showcased his heroic side when he rescued a person involved in an accident in Nainital. While returning from.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 26, 2023
Crowd erupt as Kohli catches Warner in World Cup final India's Virat Kohli takes a good catch to dismiss Australia's David Warner for seven off the bowling of Mohammed Shami during the Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2023

Kohli and Shami lead India to World Cup final Virat Kohli hits a record-breaking century and Mohammed Shami claims 7-57 to help India book their place in the Cricket World Cup final after a 70-run victory over New Zealand in Mumbai. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023
'Outstanding' Shami takes seven wickets in win over NZ Mohammed Shami picks up seven wickets to finish with figures of 7-57 during India's 70-run win over New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023
'A truly dreadful dismissal' - Shami bowls Stokes for a duck Watch as India's Mohamed Shami bowls Ben Stokes for a duck as England's batting order continues to fall cheaply in their match at the Cricket World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023	India beat New Zealand to maintain unbeaten run Virat Kohli makes a masterful 95 and Mohammed Shami claims 5-54 as World Cup hosts India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Dharamsala. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Kohli & Shami lead India to win over New Zealand Virat Kohli hits a masterful 95 and Mohammed Shami takes 5-54 as World Cup hosts India beat New Zealand by four wickets. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023	Shami strikes with his first ball of the World Cup India's Mohammed Shami removes New Zealand opener Will Young with his first ball of this World Cup as the only two unbeaten teams meet in Dharamsala. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Australia five down as Shami dismisses Green for six Australia lose their fifth wicket as Cameron Green is caught in the slips off the bowling of Mohammed Shami for six on day two of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2023	Bowled him! Shami sends Labuschagne's bails flying Watch as India's Mohammed Shami bowls Australia's Marnus Labuschagne for 26 in the second over after lunch on day one of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023