Mohammed Shami was born in Uttar Pradesh but decided to represent Bengal at the Ranji level. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
He made his first-class debut against Assam on November 17, 2010. Shami plucked 319 wickets in 84 matches at an average of 26.89. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
After getting noticed by the BCCI, Shami got his big ticket as he was picked for the national side. On November 6, 2013, Mohammed Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
Shami's fine bowling made him a handful in the ODI and T20 circuit as well. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami's swing bowling was talk of the town as many pundits and critics highlighted his ability to swing the ball both ways. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
Shami's highlight moment came in 2019 World Cup when the right-arm bowler picked up a hat-trick against Afghanistan. In the process, he became only the 2nd Indian to claim a World Cup hat-trick after Chetan Sharma. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami also scored a 50 against England at Lord's that turned out to be a match-winning knock as Virat Kohli's men turned the tables on England and won the Test match. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
Shami has also played extensively in the IPL for the likes of Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and most recently Gujarat Titans, with whom he won the tournament in 2022. In total, he has played 93 IPL games in which he has picked up 99 wickets. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Mohammed Shami
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