Mohammed Shami Celebrates 100th First-Class Match in Duleep Trophy Final

Shami's Milestone Achievement

As Mohammed Shami gears up for his 100th first-class match during the Duleep Trophy final on Sunday, he reflects on this significant milestone with pride. His journey has been marked by dedication, challenges, and invaluable experiences. Shami expressed heartfelt thanks to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), along with his family, friends, coaches, teammates, and supporters for their continuous encouragement and love. He is committed to moving forward with gratitude.

With 99 first-class matches under his belt, Shami has taken 382 wickets, boasting a personal best of 8/90 in an innings, highlighting his impressive domestic career. He will represent East Zone in the final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Gratitude from Shami

Shami shared his feelings on Instagram, stating, "Reaching 100 first-class matches is a proud moment for me. This journey has been filled with hard work, challenges, learning, and unforgettable memories. I am sincerely thankful to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for honoring me on this occasion, and I extend my gratitude to my family, friends, coaches, teammates, and supporters for their unwavering support throughout my journey. 100 matches, countless memories, and the journey continues. Alhamdulillah!"

Duleep Trophy Contributions

In the current Duleep Trophy, Shami has taken five wickets at an average of 28.80, with his best performance being 3/56. His contributions have been crucial in leading East Zone to the final, where they eliminated the defending champions, Central Zone.

Aiming for National Team Recall

Although Shami is currently not part of the national team, he remains active in domestic and first-class cricket, focusing on regaining full fitness and making a strong case for his return to the Indian squad.