Mohammed shami indian bowler biography of michael
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Michael Holding reveals the qualities that make Mohammed Shami a good fast bowler
Michael Holding is considered to be one of the best and finest fast bowlers in the history of world cricket, who enjoyed his heydays in the 70s and 80s. He along with the likes of the legendary pacers Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, etc. have helped the West Indies cricket attain greater heights as they won the first to editions of the World Cup in 1975 and 1979 respectively and were finalists in 1983. Meanwhile, he has also spoken on one of Team India's premier pacers Mohammed Shami.
'Important to have pace': Michael Holding
During a recent interaction on the digital session of a sports broadcasting channel, Holding went on to say that it is important for a fast bowler to have the pace, but at the same time, they also got to have control as well. The legendary pacer also mentioned that even though Shami is not tall and nor is he extremely quick, but he is quick enough as the Indian s
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Mohammed Shami
Indian cricketer
Mohammed Shami[a] (Hindi:[ʃʌmiː]; born 3 September 1990) is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-bowler, for the India national cricket team and for the Bengal in domestic cricket[3] and for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. He also plays for Mohun Bagan in domestic competitions of West Bengal. One of the most consistent wicket takers in contemporary world cricket, Shami bowls the ball off the seam and uses swing, including reverse swing, to move the ball both directions. He has been reputed to have an edge in the death (slog) overs of a limited-overs innings and, in all formats, has been described as being at times "unplayable". Shami finished as India's leading wicket taker in the ICC World Cup 2023, besides being the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in the 48 years history of Cricket World Cup spanning 13 editions. He is recipient of 2023Arjuna Award for Cricket. Havi
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Mohammed Shami
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Mohammed Shami, born on September 3, 1990, is a prominent figure in Indian international cricket, showcasing his prowess as a right-arm fast or fast-medium bowler across all formats. His cricketing journey involves representing Bengal in domestic matches and contributing his skills to four different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Shami's bowling technique involves delivering the ball off the seam and utilizing swing, including the art of reverse swing, to make the ball dance in both directions. Particularly recognized for his effectiveness in the "death overs" of limited-overs matches, Shami has earned a reputation for being, at times, practically "unplayable" across all formats.
Early Life and Beginning of Career
His roots trace back to Sahaspur in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, where he spent his formative years as one of five siblings. Tauseef Ali, Shami's father and a former quick bowler in his youth recognized his son's potential. At