Mohammed Shami is an underrated pacer in world cricket who has been a key member of the Indian cricket team. His impressive seam position and knack for knocking over batsmen have contributed to India’s success in world cricket.
Mohammed Shami has been bowling very well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and is proving he is still one of the best pacers in the world. We examine five instances where fast bowlers sent stumps cartwheeling in this article:
1. David Warner
Shami’s performance in the Nagpur Test was impressive, and his wickets were instrumental in India’s victory. His dismissal of David Warner with a great delivery set the tone for the rest of the match and helped India to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
2. Jonny Bairstow
Shami’s bowling performance in the fourth Test of the 2018 series between India and England was excellent. He dismissed Jonny Bairstow for a golden duck with an incredible delivery, showcasing his skill and strength as a bowler. This match was a testament to Shami’s talent and ability to consistently produce outstanding results.
3. Kraigg Brathwaite
Shamii bowled a ripper to dismiss West Indies Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite (2) in the first innings of the first Test in Rajkot in October 2018. India batted first after winning the toss and posted 649-9, declared as Prithvi Shaw, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja struck centuries.
4. Glenn Maxwell
Mohammed Shami is an Indian cricketer who has seen success in red-ball and limited-overs Cricket. In March 2019, he took the wicket of Glenn Maxwell in the first ODI against Australia. Kedar Jadhav then helped India to win the match with his score of 81*.
5. Faf du Plessis
Shami bowled India to a 203-run victory against South Africa in the first Test in Visakhapatnam in October 2019. He took five wickets for 35 runs in 10.5 overs and four bowled victims, including the opposition captain Faf du Plessis.