Mohammed Shami & his honest 200 Test wickets

Mohammed Shami became only the fifth Indian fast bowler to achieve 200 Test wickets on Tuesday at SuperSport Park in Centurion, mowing through the South African batting line-up and collecting 5/44 from 16 overs. His 200th scalp was Kagiso Rabada.

“Mein toh line pakad ke rakha tha (I was bowling on a consistent line),” he reported. “Pace doesn’t matter much in modern-day cricket. My focus is always on hitting the right area. Today also, I just targeted the right areas,” he elaborated.

Shabash Sultan of Bengal @MdShami11. Dekh ke maza aah gaya. Biryani. Doh din ke baad. Mehnat ka Phal. God bless. #SAvIND #Shami #Shami200 pic.twitter.com/QGZ41g4bD7

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 28, 2021