Indian · Amroha, India · Born 3 September 1990Indian fast bowler known for reverse swing bowling and key performances in ICC tournaments, including leading wicket-taker in 2023 World Cup
Mohammed Shami was born on 3 September 1990 in Sahaspur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He made his Test debut in 2013 and has become one of India's most important fast bowlers. Known for his ability to move the ball in both directions at pace, Shami is particularly devastating with the older ball. He took 7/57 on debut and has been a key component of India's Test and ODI attack, regularly in the top 10 Test bowlers. He was outstanding in India's 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, taking 24 wickets in the tournament. Injury has occasionally disrupted his availability.
Being the fastest Indian bowler to reach 150 ODI wickets, achieving the milestone in just 80 matches during the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
He took 24 wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup — the most by any bowler in a single World Cup tournament ever.
Did You Know?How They Played
Shami is a right-arm fast bowler known for his ability to generate reverse swing and his lethal yorkers in limited-overs cricket. He possesses excellent seam position and can extract movement both ways off the pitch, making him particularly effective in Test cricket. His accuracy and ability to bowl long spells have made him a reliable workhorse in India's pace attack.
Lasting Impact
Shami has been instrumental in establishing India's pace bowling dominance across all formats in the modern era. He played a key role in India's historic Test series victories in Australia and other overseas conditions.
Career Honours
- ICC Test Top-10 bowler (career)
- ODI World Cup Finalist 2023
| Club | Period | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 2014–2021 | 64 | 74 |
| Bengal | 2010–2023 | 80 | 311 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2022–2024 | — | — |
Indian Athletes