Senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who is out of Team India, is continuously proving himself in domestic cricket. Shami played an important role in helping East Zone reach the Duleep Trophy final after 13 years by taking 5 wickets in the semi-final match against Central Zone. Now he will play his 100th first class match in the title match of this prestigious tournament. Before the final match against South Zone, East Zone captain Ishan Kishan has praised Shami and said that he still has the desire to play for the Indian team.
Ishaan spoke in support of Shami
Regarding 36 year old Shami, Ishaan said that he still has the same enthusiasm as before. Ishaan said in the press conference, 'I think he is one of the best players. He is a legend of this game. Ever since he started playing for Bengal, his performance has been excellent. He has been taking wickets. He gives his all. He has also performed very well for the Indian team.
He further said, 'Age is just a number. If he is working hard then age does not matter. I see that passion of Shami Bhai. He is performing very well and having him in the team gives us confidence.
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Considering Shami's age, his career is considered to be on the decline but Ishaan said that he is ready to bowl some extra overs. Ishaan said, 'Shami bhai had asked for extra overs to take wickets. I really liked his attitude as a captain. This also increases the confidence of the captain. He still has the desire to play for the Indian team. He wants to be a part of the Indian team again.
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Tilak Verma also praised Shami
Shami played his last match for India in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai. South Zone captain Tilak Verma also praised Shami but said that his team is ready to face this clever fast bowler. Tilak said, 'Playing against Shami Bhai will be a good challenge for us. We saw in the last match how he trapped the batsmen and took wickets. But we are ready to face them.