‘The result of a sincere effort,’ says Mohammed Shami, who has now taken 200 Test wickets.

‘The result of a sincere effort,’ says Mohammed Shami, who has now taken 200 Test wickets.

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

After India’s T20 World Cup loss to Pakistan a few months back, the fast bowler was subjected to horrible social media abuse directed at his religion. Only Virat Kohli, his captain, publicly supported him at the time. Adulation poured in on a beautiful day.

Shami has had several highs and lows in both life and cricket. He was on the verge of retiring due to injuries. During an Instagram Live session with Rohit Sharma last year, the 31-year-old admitted to considering suicide three times during a period of “extreme stress and personal troubles.” His calm demeanor after attaining the milestone in his 55th Test was almost matter-of-fact.

He informed reporters, “Mein toh line pakad ke rakha tha (I was bowling on a constant line).” “In modern cricket, speed isn’t as important as it formerly was. My main goal is to hit the right spot every time. “I just targeted the correct locations today as well,” he explained.

He kept it straightforward. “It’s not rocket science to play test cricket.” However, in order to play Test cricket, you must first understand the circumstances and then modify your line and length accordingly. It rained the day before yesterday. Today was different. The pitch had a lot of oomph. It was critical to strike the right spot and maintain control of your line and length. “I was hitting the correct length,” Shami explained.

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When he began his club cricket career in Kolkata more than a decade ago, 200 Test scalps were clearly not on his mind. “When you’re a kid, when you’re a struggler, your sole desire is to play for India and to play alongside the people you idolize on TV.” You put in a lot of effort to reach your goal. It’s all about putting forth the effort, which is entirely within your control. And you get the result when you put in an honest effort,” the fast bowler remarked, delivering a glowing homage to his father Tousif Ali. “I grew up in an area (Amroha, Uttar Pradesh) where facilities are still few. Every day, I had to travel 30 kilometers with my father by my side. So my father and brother deserve all of the credit.”

Nowadays was however another day when Indian quick bowlers blitzed the restriction batsmen in fair 62.3 overs. Quick bowling’s rise has been the foremost critical perspective
within the team’s worldwide victory. “This is often the summit of the guys’ tireless efforts over the final six and a half a long time.” The back group is there to help you. It’s incomprehensible to single out a single individual. But (genuine credit) goes to the fellows, who have put in a part of exertion. Credit goes to the individual who works difficult.”

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Jasprit Bumrah injured his ankle and had to leave the field midway through South Africa’s innings. Shami was tasked with leading India’s pace attack, and he did it admirably, guiding his team to a 130-run first-innings advantage. “Obviously, when one of your unit’s bowlers leaves the field, you’re under more pressure. It lingers in the recesses of your mind. In any event, in Test cricket, you have to bowl long stints, and we’re playing with five bowlers. So we’d be able to handle that,” Shami added, assuaging concerns over Bumrah’s injury. “He’s OK.” He returned and fielded and bowled.”

Shami’s bowling is known for its upright seam, which is a result of his wrist position, which he has improved. “It’s down to hard work once again,” Shami said.

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