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Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami is an Indian national cricket player who represents Team India in the Test format. He hails from a remote village in Uttar Pradesh and moved to Kolkata after his talent was observed by various pundits of the game. Shami has represented Kolkata in the Ranji Trophy level and his outstanding performances with the ball earned him his maiden call from the BCCI to sport the Indian jersey. Shami hails from Jonagar Bengal and was born on 9 March 1990. He has been a Team India representative since 2013 in the ODI format and has excelled with the red ball in the longest format of the game.

Mohammed Shami

3 Players who deserved to be picked in India's Test squad for South Africa series
Cricket | Nov 05, 2025, 07:15 PM IST
India's 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series has been announced as Rishabh Pant has returned. But a few players have again been hard done by not getting picked as they deserved a spot in the team after doing so well.
Mohammed Shami clinches five-wicket haul as Bengal thrashes Gujarat in Ranji Trophy
Cricket | Oct 28, 2025, 03:25 PM IST
Ace pacer Mohammed Shami picked up eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the second innings, as Bengal beat Gujarat by 141 runs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. It needs to be seen if the pacer now earns an opportunity for the Test series against South Africa.
Mohammed Shami stars with seven-wicket match haul in Bengal's win over Uttarakhand in Ranji Trophy
Cricket | Oct 18, 2025, 05:30 PM IST
Mohammed Shami was named the Player of the match for picking up seven wickets in the game during Bengal's Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand. Shami has been in the headlines for his continued absence from the Indian team.

'Mohammed Shami's fitness wasn't there': Ajit Agarkar on pacer's absence from Indian team
Cricket | Oct 17, 2025, 05:29 PM IST
Mohammed Shami has been out of the Indian team ever since helping India win the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite playing in the domestic circuit, Shami has not been part of the Indian team in recent times.
Ishan Kishan smacks hundred in Ranji opener, Abhimanyu Easwaran registers golden duck
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 11:27 PM IST
Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 125 as Jharkhand posted 307/6 on Day 1 against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy opener. Mohammed Shami found form late, taking three wickets to help Bengal bowl out Uttarakhand for 213. Bengal ended day at 8/1 in reply.
Mohammed Shami takes dig at Ajit Agarkar over fitness comments, set to play Ranji Trophy
Cricket | Oct 14, 2025, 05:39 PM IST
Mohammed Shami questioned his omission from India's Australia tour, stating his Ranji Trophy return proves his fitness. The veteran pacer emphasised it's not his job to update selectors and highlighted the importance of domestic cricket for all players.

Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep named as Bengal announce Ranji Trophy squad
Cricket | Oct 08, 2025, 09:56 PM IST
Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, joined by vice-captain Abishek Porel. India pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep bolster the squad, aiming to regain national team spots after recent international absences.
Ravindra Jadeja to Mohammed Shami; 5 players from Champions Trophy to miss out Australia ODI squad
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 03:44 PM IST
The BCCI announced India's 15-member squad for the Australia ODI series, with Shubman Gill named captain in place of Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, five key players from the Champions Trophy missed out on being part of the series.
Aap Ki Adalat: 'It was the biggest mistake of my life', says Mohammed Shami on Hasin Jahan
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 11:18 PM IST
On Aap Ki Adalat, Mohammed Shami called his marriage the “biggest mistake” of his life and opened up about the emotional toll of his legal dispute with wife Hasin Jahan. He also addressed social media abuse and thanked legends who supported him.

Aap Ki Adalat: Mohammed Shami reveals playing 2015 World Cup with knee injury and injections
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 11:02 PM IST
On Aap Ki Adalat, Mohammed Shami revealed he played the entire 2015 World Cup with a serious knee injury, relying on painkillers and fluid drainage after each match. Despite medical advice to return home, he chose to stay and support the team.
Aap Ki Adalat: Shami laughs off Ishant Sharma's PUBG and mutton remark, recalls strong bond with him
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 11:00 PM IST
In a light-hearted chat with India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, Mohammed Shami recalled Ishant Sharma’s joke about his recovery needs. The pacer also fondly spoke about the unbreakable bond shared among India’s fast bowlers.
Aap Ki Adalat: 'I could only speak four sentences,' says Shami on his first dressing room speech
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 10:58 PM IST
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami faced questions from India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma as he appeared on the iconic show Aap Ki Adalat. Shami revealed his dressing room speech when he made his India debut.

Mohammed Shami In Aap Ki Adalat: Watch Full Episode with Rajat Sharma
Aap Ki Adalat | Sep 13, 2025, 11:25 PM IST
Cricketer Mohammad Shami, who began his international cricket career in 2013, . He is known for his pace, swing, and reverse swing abilities. Born in in Sahaspur village of Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, Mohammad Shami has played a crucial role in securing victories for Team India through his rem
Shami defends himself in Aap Ki Adalat against Kohli's 'lazy' remark: 'Fast bowler runs the most'
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 10:54 PM IST
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami appeared on India TV's iconic show Aap Ki Adalat and fielded India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma's questions. Shami recalled how he got the tag 'lala' in the Indian team, and Virat Kohli called him 'lazy'.
Aap Ki Adalat: Mohammed Shami opens up on suicide thoughts, reveals he had thought of dying thrice
India | Sep 13, 2025, 10:56 PM IST
India's ace bowler Mohammed Shami sat down for a candid conversation with India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma on his popular show Aap Ki Adalat. Responding to questions from Rajat Sharma, Shami spoke at length about his cricket career, struggles in personal life and more.

Shami, Bishnoi out, 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's T20 squad for Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 10:08 AM IST
India will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the Group A clash on Wednesday, September 10. While most of India's squad was on the expected lines, there were a couple of surprises and hence, a few changes from the last time India played T20Is.
'If someone has problem...': Shami reacts to retirement talks amid Asia Cup, England series snub
Cricket | Aug 28, 2025, 02:32 PM IST
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami hasn't been considered for the national side since the Champions Trophy, as he was snubbed for both the England Test series and then the Asia Cup. Shami also shut down the retirement talks as he geared up to play the Duleep Trophy for East Zone.
Five players to keep an eye on in Duleep Trophy as India's Test season awaits
Cricket | Aug 26, 2025, 10:23 PM IST
The forthcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy will begin on August 28. Ahead of that, check five cricketers that the selectors will keep an eye on, especially with the Test series against South Africa and West Indies in mind.
East Zone announce squad for Duleep Trophy, Ishan Kishan to lead; Mohammed Shami called up
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 07:47 PM IST
East Zone have called up a 15-member squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named as the captain, while Mohammed Shami has been called up. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is named as one of the reserve players.
Highest strike rates for India in Test, minimum 1000 balls
Sports | Jul 17, 2025, 11:23 PM IST
Check out the list of five cricketers with the highest strike rates for India in Test cricket. A minimum of 1000 balls were considered for the list. Interestingly, pacer Mohammed Shami also features in the list.