File Pic: Mohammed Shami and Sourav Ganguly (ANI photo)
“Dear Shami, congratulations on achieving this amazing feat – 100 first-class matches.
I always knew there was talent, but I’m extremely happy that you’ve used that talent to go this distance,” Ganguly said in a video posted by CAB on Facebook. As a fast bowler in the subcontinent, it’s a remarkable achievement. I’ve seen you grow; I’ve played with you. It was the early stages of your career and the end of my international career. “And I enjoy the games. You’re playing the Duleep Trophy final – it will be an icing on the cake if you win it. Your performances over the years have been fantastic, especially in Test cricket. You know, when fast bowlers shy away from playing Test cricket, you have a day-in, day-out run-in for India. Heartiest congratulations once again from my side and everyone at the Cricket Association of Bengal and the state of West Bengal. You know, it’s a fabulous achievement. Enjoy the game and hope to see you soon,” he added. Shami has made a strong impact in the Duleep Trophy. After going wicketless in East Zone’s opening match, he bounced back against defending champions Central Zone in the semi-final, taking five wickets across two innings as East secured a four-wicket victory and reached the final.
NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami is set to enter an elite club on Sunday when he makes his 100th first-class appearance in the Duleep Trophy final, and former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes the milestone is a fitting reward for the veteran pacer’s remarkable longevity and contribution to Indian cricket .
Because who better than me to judge about hunger right now,” Kishan said, referring to his own period away from the Indian team, i see that hunger in Shami bhai. Because shami bhai came in, asking me for those extra overs to get the wickets, “Looking at his efforts as a captain, I felt very nice,.
He has been picking wickets, giving all his energy and he has done so well for the Indian cricket team also,” Kishan said at the pre-match press conference. When you have bowlers who are willing to get you wickets, it’s always good to have him in the team,” Kishan said. “I think he is just one of the best. He has been a legend of this game. He has been doing so well since he started playing for Bengal. “I feel age is just a number. If he is working hard it doesn’t matter. This is something which always gives confidence to skippers.