Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami celebrates his birthday today. The speedster is raring to go for Kings XI Punjab at the upcoming IPL 2020. As he turns 30, we take a look at his life with close friends and family beyond the cricket field. (Pictures Courtesy/ Mohammed Shami Instagram)
Updated On: 2019-09-03 10:57 AM IST
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami turned the big 30 on September 3, 2020. Shami was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
Mohammed Shami's father Tousif Ali, a fast bowler himself, during his younger days, later went on to take up farming as a profession.
Mohammad Shami shared this throwback picture of himself with his father.
Mohammed Shami has three brothers and a sister. All off Shami's brothers had the ambition to become pacers.
Mohammed Shami represents Bengal in domestic cricket and India in international cricket. He is a right-arm fast-medium swing and seam bowler, which makes him a deceptively potent fast bowler.
In pic: Mohammed Shami with MS Dhoni
Mohammed Shami is also known as a reverse swing specialist. He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in January 2013 where he bowled a record four maiden overs. He picked a five-wicket haul on his Test debut against West Indies in November 2013.
In pic: Mohammed Shami with Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kedar Jadhav
Mohammed Shami got married to Hasin Jahan in 2014. Hasin Jahan was a professional model before getting married to the Indian cricketer. Hasin Jahan was also a former cheerleader for IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
In pic: Mohammed Shami and his wife Hasin Jahan
Mohammed Shami played in the IPL for teams such as Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Kolkata Knight Riders before being signed for Kings XI Punjab.
In picture: Mohammed Shami with Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Shami has played a total of 51 IPL matches so far taking 40 wickets at an average of 38.67. and economy rate of 8.99. Shami's best bowling is 3/21.
In picture: Mohammed Shami with Amit Mishra on the latter's birthday
Mohammed Shami made his Test debut in November 2013. Shami has played 49 Tests and has taken 180 wickets averaging at 27.36. His best bowling figures are 6/56.
In picture: Mohammed Shami posted this picture with Daler Mehndi
Mohammed Shami made his ODI debut in January 2013 and since has played 77 ODIs taking 144 wickets. Shami's best bowling is 5/69 and he averages at 25.42.
In picture: Mohammed Shami with his family during Eid
Mohammed Shami has played 11 T20Is for India so far and taken 12 wickets at a bowling average of 31.83 and economy rate of 9.63.
Mohammed Shami posted this picture of himself enjoying some time out with family, he wrote, "After long time meet my childhood friend's and Sister family...London city"
Mohammed Shami posted this image with fellow Indian cricketers and their wives on New Year's Eve, captioned, "Wish you a very happy new year. May you and your family be blessed with best of health, happiness and success in the beautiful chapter 2019 in your life. Stay happy. Stay blessed Wishing you all a very very happy new year"
On his daughter Aaira's birthday in July 2019, Mohammad Shami shared a cute photo along with her and wished her: Many many happy returns of the day my little sweetheart missing you so much baby I’m with you always don’t worry I’m coming to meet you soon
Mohammed Shami is the fastest Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in ODIs. Mohammed Shami posted this picture of himself with his father captioned, "Miss you"
In May 2020, in a startling revelation during an Instagram chat, Mohammed Shami claimed that he thought of committing suicide thrice while battling personal issues a few years ago, forcing his family to keep a watch over him at all times. He said his family members feared he "might jump" from their 24th-floor apartment.
