Mohammed Shami arrived at his training venue early during his teenage years to set up nets and practice. |
All three of Shami's real brothers had dreams of becoming fast bowlers in their childhood. |
Shami credits his father, Tousif Ali, for recognizing his bowling talent and encouraging him to pursue cricket. |
His father took Shami to a local coach, Badruddin Siddique, upon noticing his potential. |
Facing difficulties in getting into a team due to politics, Shami moved to Kolkata on Badruddin's advice. |
Debabrata Das, impressed by Shami's bowling at Dalhousie Athletic Club, included him in Town Club for INR 75,000 in 2005. |
Shami made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2013 and later played for Delhi Daredevils. |
Initially known as Shami Ahmed, he later clarified his name was Mohammed Shami, not Shami Ahmed. |
Shami scored his first test half-century, 51 runs not out, against England in 2014. |
His T20I performances have been less consistent compared to tests and ODIs. |
During the 2015 ODI World Cup, he took 17 wickets in 7 matches. |
Shami faced family issues when his brother was arrested in 2016 but was later released on bail. |
In IPL 2019, he was signed by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 4.8 crore. |
Shami performed well at the 2019 ODI World Cup, taking 14 wickets in 4 matches. |
He took 4 wickets in the first innings of the 2021 ICC World Test Championship final. |
Shami had a decent run in the 2021 T20 World Cup, taking 6 wickets in 5 matches. |
After a match in the 2021 T20 World Cup, Shami faced online harassment, relating to him being the only Muslim in the team. |
In the 2022 IPL auction, Gujarat Titans bought Shami for Rs 6.25 crore and won the title. |
Shami took 6 wickets in 6 matches during the 2022 T20 World Cup. |
He earned the Purple Cap in the Tata IPL 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches. |
During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Shami emerged as the top wicket-taker with 24 wickets. |
The Uttar Pradesh government decided to build a stadium in Shami's ancestral village in recognition of his achievements. |
Shami revealed struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, supported by friends and family. |
He underwent a heel operation surgery in February 2024, missing the IPL 2024 season. |
Mohammed Shami is sometimes considered a reverse swing specialist due to his technique. |
Accuracy in line and length has been a priority for Shami over speed in bowling. |
Shami's fastest ball was recorded at 153.2 kph against Australia in Melbourne. |
Shami was rumored to be considered as a political candidate in the 2024 General elections. |
He is a dog lover and owns a pet named Jack. |
Shami engages in charity work, donating tricycles and food during various causes. |