New Delhi, Jan 9: Mohammed Shami, the renowned bowler from Star India, received the highly coveted Arjuna Prize at Rashtrapati Bhawan, India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, during the ceremony on Tuesday.
Acknowledged as the second highest honor in India in athletics The Arjuna Award recognizes exceptional performances over the last four years, focusing on characteristics like sporting spirit, leadership as well as a solid determination to succeed.
One of the 17 athletes honoured for their outstanding accomplishments in 2023 as part of the Arjuna Awards, is the skilled speedster Shami. His remarkable performance at the ICC Cricket World Cup in India helped him become the top wicket-taker in the world with 24 scalps, breaking numerous records during the process.
In expressing his joy of being awarded this prestigious honor the veteran pacer said, “Receiving this prestigious award is a fulfillment of a long-cherished wish It’s something that usually isn’t realized by people even after years of unwavering commitment. “I’m delighted to be recognized and honored with this award, having observed many worthy individuals being recognized throughout my career.
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Mohammed Shami
India
Personal Information
Career Information
Batting Career Summary
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 64 | 89 | 26 | 750 | 56 | 11.9 | 1005 | 74.63 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 83 | 25 |
| ODI | 101 | 48 | 20 | 220 | 25 | 7.86 | 265 | 83.02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 9 |
| T20I | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 110 | 25 | 12 | 74 | 21 | 5.69 | 79 | 93.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Bowling Career Summary
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 64 | 122 | 11515 | 6346 | 229 | 6/56 | 9/118 | 3.31 | 27.71 | 50.28 | 6 | 0 |
| ODI | 101 | 100 | 4985 | 4618 | 195 | 7/57 | 7/57 | 5.56 | 23.68 | 25.56 | 5 | 0 |
| T20I | 23 | 23 | 477 | 711 | 24 | 3/15 | 3/15 | 8.94 | 29.62 | 19.88 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 110 | 110 | 2426 | 3411 | 127 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 8.44 | 26.86 | 19.1 | 0 | 0 |
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Career Information
Test debut
Profile
A remote village situated within Uttar Pradesh, Mohammed Shami was the son of a former fast bowler who became a farmer. He also showed extraordinary skill in his brothers of five, all of whom were fast bowlers. The father of the player who was interested in him sent him to a famous trainer at Moradabad, which happens to be the nearest city. In Moradabad, the young Shami enthusiastically displayed incredible determination and followed a strict training schedule under the guidance by Badruddin Siddique.
Although he was omitted from U-19 team selections, which was allegedly because of corruption, Shami was advised by his coach relocated to Kolkata. In Kolkata under the direction of Debabrata Das Shami continued to work hard and got into his place in the Bengal team for the U-22 squad following an intense period of dedication. A private net-based session directed by Sourav Ganguly, was a crucial moment in recognizing Shami’s exceptional talent. As he rose up the ranks, he was determined to succeed. Shami earned the opportunity to represent Bengal at his first Ranji level. His impressive performance at the national stage gave him the chance to be chosen for his fellow players from West Indies The tour was in 2012, and Shami showed quickness and speed on various surfaces that are not supportive for fast bowlers. From impressive performances on the beige Eden track to a stunning 11-wicket haul on the less-than-ideal Indore Course, Shami emerged as a well-known and versatile player on cricket in the Indian the cricket community locally.
When he began to attract the media attention of the nation, Shami began the ODI debut in 2013. The capacity to reverse counter swings against the aging white ball soon made him a key player in limited-overs cricket. He was the second fastest Indian to record 50 ODI wickets. That shows his worth. Shami’s remarkable performance at the 2014 World Cup, where he took 17 wickets despite being wounded in knee, demonstrated his determination. Shami demonstrated his value as the most effective bowler in India during the tournament with the exception of the semi-final game against Australia during a period when power-play rules favor batsmen.
As he transitioned to test cricket, Shami was able to begin his professional career with the match with West Indies, renowned as Sachin Tendulkar’s final tour. The capability of his seamer to turn the ball in Indian conditions earned him immediate recognition. He took nine wickets on his debut. However, he did have some success during his tour to New Zealand and South Africa However, he was also a target for England’s tour in conditions that were not ideal. In Australia despite the difficult conditions, he managed to take 15 wickets in three Tests, before suffering from injuries.
Shami’s ability in manipulating the ball using the latest cherry, as well as the reverse swing of the old ball, helped him to become the best at playing and managing in difficult conditions. Despite numerous injuries and personal setbacks, his development in both his personal life and as a cricketer became apparent as time went on. His performance in the 2019 World Cup, securing a three-wicket victory against Afghanistan and achieving the record for the fastest Indian to reach 150 ODI wickets in 2022, proved his dedication. Shami is known for his ability to bowl straight seam. Shami’s ability to hold his own and improve his fitness make him an ideal player for India for 2023’s ODI World Cup.
IPL – Through the years
In the beginning, in the club of Kolkata Knight Riders, Mohammed Shami was not given many chances to play. After his first impressive international match in 2014, Shami was named an athlete by his club Delhi Daredevils purchased his services for the an amount of Rs. 4.25 crore in 2014. Shami’s performance, however, were influenced by his performance during his playing period with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his numerous injuries have left the team with issues. Shami’s IPL economy rate of greater than 9 resulted in the end of the five-year deal he signed together with Delhi along with the squad’s dissociation from Shami.
In the 2019 IPL auctions were held in the year 2019 Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) purchased Shami at. 4.40 millions. The return of white-ball cricket significantly affected his fortunes. Over the course of three seasons playing for Punjab Kings, he displayed impressive performances. He scored 19 wickets in 2019and took the 2020 season saw him take 20 wickets. He also took 19 wickets by 2021. 2022 was the first that Shami was part of the squad that made his debut with the Gujarat Titans, exhibiting his ability to pick up twenty wickets in just 17 games. His contribution was crucial to being part of the Titans winning their first IPL win in their first season.
Following his previous success, Shami elevated his performance in the 2023 season. he was a part of the team that was made up of Gujarat Titans. The most consistent wicket taker and also the winner of the highly sought-after Purple Cap for his exceptional record of grabbing 28 wickets over 17 games during this season.
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