Mohammed Shami

2024 - 12 - 9

Mohammed Shami's Cricket Shenanigans: From Batting Blitz to a Rohit Row!

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Bengal's Mohammed Shami steals the show with an explosive innings and a hastily brewed tension with Rohit Sharma!

In a dazzling display of talent, Bengal's Mohammed Shami showcased his batting prowess in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, hammering out an impressive 32 runs off just 17 balls against Chandigarh in Bengaluru. Merging brute force with finesse, Shami's late-order fireworks not only contributed to Bengal's victory but also served as a stark reminder of his all-round skills, breaking the stereotype of fast bowlers who can’t bat! As his bat thudded against the ball, many couldn't help but wonder whether he’d finally outscore icons like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli.

However, the spotlight wasn't just on Shami's batting performance; tensions were brewing behind the scenes as well. Just a day before his explosive innings, Indian captain Rohit Sharma had opined that Shami was still not 100% fit to return to the international scene. Following this, rumors of a heated exchange between the two players sparked a wave of gossip—did Rohit question Shami's commitment? With the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy creating ripples in the cricketing world, fans were at the edge of their seats, contemplating whether this was a rift or just a misunderstanding magnified by media frenzy.

Back on the pitch, Shami didn't just entertain the crowd with his explosive batting; his bowling was equally impressive! He bowled a remarkable 13 dot balls and managed to strike gold by taking an early wicket, showcasing that he’s no slouch with the ball either. Shami’s all-round performance led Bengal to a thrilling narrow victory, ensuring they stomped into the quarterfinals of the tournament. The questions on fitness lingered, but on that day, he gave every cricket fan a reason to cheer.

As discussions about Shami's future in the Indian squad heat up, cricket legends are quick to highlight his importance as a bowler. West Indies fast bowling icon Andy Roberts recently hailed Shami as India’s best bowler, surpassing even Jasprit Bumrah in skill and control. As fans wait to see if Shami can mend fences with Rohit and secure his place in the national team, one thing remains certain: the excitement surrounding his cricketing journey continues to captivate all who follow the game! Did you know that Shami has a remarkable T20 strike rate that can rival that of several top-order batsmen? Quite the remarkable feat for a fast bowler!

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Watch: Mohammed Shami smashes 17-ball 32 in Bengaluru amid ... (India Today)

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami smashed 32 off just 17 balls for Bengal against Chandigarh on Monday in Bengaluru.

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'At least he'll score more than Rohit, Kohli': Mohammed Shami blasts ... (Hindustan Times)

Mohammed Shami put up a stunning late assault and gave a reminder that he is a very handy bat lower down the order apart from being lethal with the ball in ...

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Mohammed Shami hits back with all-round show in SMAT after Rohit ... (Livemint)

A day after India captain Rohit Sharma revealed Mohammed Shami is still not 100 per cent fit to return to international cricket, the Bengal veteran hit back ...

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Mohammed Shami, the batter, powers Bengal to Syed Mushtaq Ali ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Mohammed Shami's all-round brilliance led Bengal to a thrilling three-run victory over Chandigarh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

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Mohammed Shami Smashes 17-Ball 32 As Rohit Sharma Remarks ... (Zee News)

Shami's contributions weren't limited to the bat. Opening the bowling for Bengal, he struck in his very first over, dismissing Chandigarh opener Arslan Khan ...

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Mohammed Shami Bowls 13 Dots, Clocks 139 Kmph, Smashes 17 ... (NDTVSports.com)

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his ...

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SMAT 2024: Mohammed Shami picks up a wicket, registers his ... (Sportstar)

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami registered his highest T20 score, for Bengal during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 pre-quarters against Chandigarh in ...

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Shami fires with bat and ball to help Bengal into quarters (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Bhuvneshwar and Rinku, meanwhile, teamed up with Vipraj Nigam to help UP blaze past Andhra into the final eight.

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Shami stars with bat and ball as Bengal make Syed Mushtaq Ali ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

SMAT 2024/25, Bengal vs Chandigarh Match Report: Shami has bowled his full quota in all eight of Bengal's matches and will remain with them till SMAT ends.

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Mohammed Shami Produces Sensational All-Round Show Amid ... (NDTVSports.com)

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his ...

Shami impresses as Bengal enter quarters (Times of India)

Bengal speedster Mohammed Shami shines with both bat and ball, leading his team to a narrow victory against Chandigarh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, ...

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All is not well in Indian cricket? Mohammed Shami-Rohit Sharma in ... (Livemint)

India captain Rohit Sharma had stated Mohammed Shami had a swollen knee which delayed India pacer's return to competitive cricket in the Test series against ...

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Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over India ... (Hindustan Times)

Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma reportedly had a heated exchange over the India captain's remark on the pacer's fitness. | Crickit.

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All Is Not Well Between Rohit Sharma And Mohammed Shami ... (NDTVSports.com)

There remains a big suspense over Mohammed Shami's case, with skipper Rohit Sharma suggesting that the pacer still isn't 100% ready for return to Test ...

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Rift Or Misunderstanding? Rohit Sharma vs Mohammed Shami ... (Zee News)

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has taken a dramatic turn, not just on the pitch but off it as well. Reports of a heated exchange between Indian skipper ...

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Rift Between Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami Sparks Debate ... (myKhel)

Tensions rise between Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami over fitness claims as India faces bowling struggles. Will Shami return for the Boxing Day Test?

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Why Indian Captain Rohit Sharma Need Mohammed Shami For ... (OneCricket)

Here is why Rohit Sharma and India need Mohammed Shami For Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

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'The Two Had A Heated Exchange': Rohit Sharma And Mohammed ... (Republic World)

According to the report, the tension between Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami arose from the captain's comments on Shami's fitness status.

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'Bumrah may get more wickets but Shami India's best bowler, Siraj ... (Hindustan Times)

Mohammed Shami is India's best bowler, even better than Jasprit Bumrah, while Mohammed Siraj is nowhere near his class, said West Indies legend Andy Roberts ...

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'Shami has been India's best bowler for a while': West Indies great ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts lauded Mohammed Shami as India's best bowler, praising his control and swing.

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Rohit Sharma - Mohammed Shami rift: India captain and pacer ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Mohammed Shami has returned to the domestic circuit and is doing exceptionally well but there are still question marks over his comeback to the ...

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India vs Australia: Forget Mohammed Shami, focus on options at hand (Times of India)

Cricket News: India's bowling attack faces uncertainty as Mohammed Shami's knee swelling delays his return to the Test series against Australia.

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We want to be more than 100% sure - Rohit Sharma on Mohammed ... (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

With the Indian bowlers struggling to make headway in Adelaide, speculations about the return of Mohammed Shami to bolster the fast-bowling echelons boomed ...

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We want to be more than 100% sure - Rohit Sharma on Mohammed ... (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

With the Indian bowlers struggling to make headway in Adelaide, speculations about the return of Mohammed Shami to bolster the fast-bowling echelons boomed ...

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Mohammed Shami's fitness in focus ... (The Indian Express)

Mohammed Shami's Bengal face Pandya brothers' Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy quarters as domestic tournament enters its business end from ...

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