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Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami is an Indian cricketer known for his bowling. He is a right arm fast-medium swing and seam bowler and a right hand batsman representing Bengal in domestic cricket. As of 2016, he is associated with Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premiere League (IPL). Known as a 'reverse swing specialist', Shami is known for his consistency in pace and he is one of the fastest bowlers of the country bowling around the 140mph mark. He made his One Day Internationals (ODI) debut against Pakistan in January 2013 and made his test debut against West Indies in November 2013. Shami was also a part of the World Cup 2015 squad. He is one of the emerging bowlers of India and is considered as the future of Indian bowling.

Shami was born on 9^th March 1990 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Shami to Tousif Ali. His father was a farmer and was himself an amateur player and played as a fast bowler in his younger days. Shami has three brothers and one sister in his family. His story of becoming an international bowler is like rags to riches story. Shami's father saw him practicing and recognized his bowling abilities. To fulfill the dream of becoming a fast bowler that he wasn't able to fulfill himself, Shami's father took him to a cricket coach named Badruddin Siddique who used to coach in Moradabad at a distance of 22 km from Shami's village. The coach was impressed by his bowling and he prepared him for the Uttar Pradesh trials. Shami bowled well in the U-19 trials but wasn't selected by the selectors. Later the coach advised his parents to send him to Kolkata. He then started to play for the Dalhousie Athletic Club in Kolkata and was noticed by the former assistant secretary of the Cricket Association of Bengal - Debabrata Das. He drafted Shami to his town club with a contract of Rs 75,000. He also allowed Shami to stay in his house as he didn't have any place to stay. Shami performed well for the Town Club and was then selected for the Bengal Under 22 team. Shami then joined one of the top clubs of Bengal, the Mohun Bagan Club and bowled to Sourav Ganguly in the nets, impressing the cricketer who showered him with praises. Shami continued his performance and made his first class debut against Assam in 2010 and picked up three wickets in his debut match. He maintained his performance in the first class cricket and was selected in the India A squad in 2012 and he made his debut against West Indies in 2012. He was also signed by his home franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2011 and received coaching from cricket legend Wasim Akram. He was retained by the team in 2012 and 2013. In the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy he performed well and in a match against Hyderabad, he scored 4/36 and 6/71 and helped his side win the match. His performance of 7/79 and 4/42 against Madhya Pradesh was highly praised by the cricket experts. As a result of his performance, he was selected for the ODI series against Pakistan and he made his debut on 6^th January 2013. His debut performance was 1/23 from the 9 overs he bowled. He was selected for the Australia Tour and was given chance in the fourth match where he took 3 wickets. In the 2014 season against New Zealand, Shami took 11 wickets in the season at an average of 28.72 and maintained his form in ODI.

Apart from ODI, Mohammad Shami was also a part of the Test cricket as well as T20 cricket. Shami made his test debut in November 2013 against West Indies in Kolkata and took nine wickets in his debut match and made the record of most wickets by a pacer in his debut, breaking the previous record of Munaf Patel's 7 wickets. He then made his international Twenty20 debut in March 2014 against Pakistan and took the wicket of Umar Akmal in the match. He was later also included in the England Tour in 2014 where he took 3 wickets in the only match he played. After his consistent performance, he was selected for the 2015 World Cup and was also included in the playing eleven. In his debut match of world cup, he took four wickets against Pakistan and later took two wickets against South Africa. He performed a satisfying performance throughout the season except in the Semi Finals where he bowled 10 overs and he gave 68 runs without any wicket. He later revealed that he bowled in the semi finals despite the pain in his left knee. He was also selected for the 2016 T20 world cup but did not get any chance to perform.

Shami married his girlfriend Hasin Jahan in a private ceremony held in Moradabad on 6^th June 2014. In 2016, playing in the CAB Super League Final, Shami created history and became the first Indian bowler to take five wickets from the pink ball in a second class game. Shami was also injured in 2016 but is now reported to be fit. A fit Shami is also vital for Indian team and is also considered as an important bowler for the future. He is often compared with the great bowlers of the world and the combination of his speed and great swing mark his excellent bowling techniques.

IND vs SA: South Africa And India Itching To Go All-Out In a Winner Takes It All Decider
IANS | January 10, 2022 3:35 PM IST
India began their tour of South Africa on a perfect note, defeating the hosts by 113 runs at
IND vs SA: South Africa And India Itching To Go All-Out In a Winner Takes It All Decider
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Indian Pace Bowlers Complement Each Other, Are More Patient Now: Eric Simons
IANS | January 9, 2022 11:19 AM IST
Simons said that Indian bowlers had become "clever tactically" over the years, and are now more
Indian Pace Bowlers Complement Each Other, Are More Patient Now: Eric Simons
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Mohammed Shami Slightly Off-Line, Jasprit Bumrah Not Getting Enough From Pitch - Sanjay Manjrekar
India.com Sports Desk | January 6, 2022 8:14 AM IST
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Manjrekar did not seem too impressed with the premier Indian pacers - Mohammed
Mohammed Shami Slightly Off-Line, Jasprit Bumrah Not Getting Enough From Pitch - Sanjay Manjrekar
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Virat Kohli Passing Advice to Mohammed Shami During 2nd Test at Johannesburg is Unmissable | WATCH
India.com Sports Desk | January 5, 2022 9:10 AM IST
IND vs SA: Kohli was explaining to Shami the channel he should bowl.
Virat Kohli Passing Advice to Mohammed Shami During 2nd Test at Johannesburg is Unmissable | WATCH
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India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Virat Kohli and Co. Script Historic Test Win at Centurion
India.com Sports Desk | December 30, 2021 5:04 PM IST
India sign off 2021 in style with a milestone victory.
India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Virat Kohli and Co. Script Historic Test Win at Centurion
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Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami Are India's X-Factors When Playing Outside Asia, Reckons Ashish Nehra
India.com Sports Desk | December 30, 2021 8:38 AM IST
IND vs SA 1st Test: With India on the verge of a famous Test win overseas, ex-India pacer Ashish
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami Are India's X-Factors When Playing Outside Asia, Reckons Ashish Nehra
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MATCH HIGHLIGHTS IND vs SA 1st Test, Day 4 Today Cricket Updates: Jasprit Bumrah's Late Strikes Put India in Dominating Position in Centurion; South Africa Depend on Dean Elgar And Rain
India.com Sports Desk | December 29, 2021 10:56 PM IST
IND vs SA MATCH HIGHLIGHTS, India vs South Africa Test Scorecard And Match Updates: Jasprit Bumrah
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS IND vs SA 1st Test, Day 4 Today Cricket Updates: Jasprit Bumrah's Late Strikes Put India in
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IND vs SA: 'Credit Goes to Players Who Have Worked Hard'; Mohammed Shami on India's Formidable Pace Bowling Attack
IANS | December 29, 2021 10:51 AM IST
The 31-year old bowled brilliantly and took a five-wicket haul (5/44), helping India bundle out
IND vs SA: 'Credit Goes to Players Who Have Worked Hard'; Mohammed Shami on India's Formidable Pace Bowling A
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IPL Auction 2022: How Mohammed Shami Could Break The Bank After His Heroics in South Africa
India.com Sports Desk | December 29, 2021 8:13 AM IST
IPL Auction 2022: Despite 31 not being the ideal age for a pacer, Shami is breaking the stereotypes
IPL Auction 2022: How Mohammed Shami Could Break The Bank After His Heroics in South Africa
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IND vs SA 1st Test: Mohammed Shami's Five-For Gives India Massive 146-Run Lead vs South Africa on 18-Wicket Day in Centurion
India.com Sports Desk | December 28, 2021 10:56 PM IST
With only three wickets lost on the opening day and the second day's play lost due to rain, the
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Mohammed Shami Becomes 5th Indian Fast Bowler to Claim 200 Test Wickets
IANS | December 28, 2021 10:55 PM IST
Mohammed Shami achieved the milestone of 200 Test wickets after removing Kagiso Rabada on Day 3 of
Mohammed Shami Becomes 5th Indian Fast Bowler to Claim 200 Test Wickets
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Mohammed Shami Ace Desert Safari Ahead of Boxing Day Test at Centurion | WATCH VIDEO
India.com Sports Desk | December 24, 2021 9:12 AM IST
Boxing Day Test: Looks like the Indian team is in a good headspace and that is something that would
Mohammed Shami Ace Desert Safari Ahead of Boxing Day Test at Centurion | WATCH VIDEO
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Ind vs SA: 'Team Headshots' Done For India, BCCI Posts Video Ahead of First Test
India.com Sports Desk | December 22, 2021 3:41 PM IST
The Indian cricketers did their customary 'team headshots' ahead of the Boxing Day Test vs South
Ind vs SA: 'Team Headshots' Done For India, BCCI Posts Video Ahead of First Test
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India Out to Conquer South Africa With Some Chinks in Armour
IANS | December 17, 2021 3:14 PM IST
With India now back in South Africa, the place from where the stunning overseas run began, Kohli
India Out to Conquer South Africa With Some Chinks in Armour
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India vs New Zealand: Wasim Jaffer Rates Mohammed Siraj As Third Best Indian Pacer After Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami
India.com Sports Desk | December 5, 2021 6:01 PM IST
Wasim Jaffer feels that Siraj should be a full time member of the Indian Test team, adding that the
India vs New Zealand: Wasim Jaffer Rates Mohammed Siraj As Third Best Indian Pacer After Jasprit Bumrah and M
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T20 World Cup: India Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive With 66-Run Victory Over Afghanistan
India.com Sports Desk | November 3, 2021 11:51 PM IST
The India openers created a record of 140-run stand in the first innings and also notched up the
T20 World Cup: India Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive With 66-Run Victory Over Afghanistan
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Virat Kohli Slams Trolls Abusing Mohammed Shami Over Religion Ahead of do-or-Die Super 12 Clash vs New Zealand
India.com Sports Desk | October 30, 2021 4:56 PM IST
india vs New Zealand, T20 WC Super 12: Kohli stated that Shami has won India many games in the past
Virat Kohli Slams Trolls Abusing Mohammed Shami Over Religion Ahead of do-or-Die Super 12 Clash vs New Zealan
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Mohammad Kaif: Painful What Mohammed Shami Is Going Through, But Love Will Win Against Hate | EXCLUSIVE
Mohammad Kaif | October 28, 2021 5:15 PM IST
I can tell him from my experience, India has much more genuine fans in our country who give us
Mohammad Kaif: Painful What Mohammed Shami Is Going Through, But Love Will Win Against Hate | EXCLUSIVE
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#ShamiKiFarziTrolling Trends After Mohammed Shami Becomes Subject to Fake Trolls After Pakistan Beat India: DNA Report
India.com Sports Desk | October 27, 2021 11:07 AM IST
#ShamiKiMarzitrolling Mohammed Shami was trolled with the motive of defaming India on a global
#ShamiKiFarziTrolling Trends After Mohammed Shami Becomes Subject to Fake Trolls After Pakistan Beat India: D
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Shoaib Akhtar Defends Mohammed Shami Following Trolls, Hails Virat Kohli Congratulating Babar Azam Moment
India.com Sports Desk | October 26, 2021 9:43 AM IST
Ind vs Pak: Akhtar reckoned Shami is being tossed and twisted by the media.
Shoaib Akhtar Defends Mohammed Shami Following Trolls, Hails Virat Kohli Congratulating Babar Azam Moment
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