Last Updated: May 8, 2026 12:46 AM
Who is Mohammed Shami?
Mohammed Shami is an Indian cricketer who plays for Bengal in domestic cricket and Lucknow Super Giants in ipl team 2026.
He is a right-arm fast bowler known for seam movement, reverse swing and match-winning performances in big tournaments.
The Bengal cricketer made news when he took 24 wkts in 7 matches during 2023 ODI World Cup becoming the tournament’s leading wicket-taker.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on September 3, 1990, at Sahaspur Alinagar, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh from where cricket journey began. His hometown Amroha showing roots before moving to Kolkata for cricket.
He was coached by Badruddin Siddique who advised him to move to Kolkata when he could not break into the Uttar Pradesh team.
His father Tousif Ali was a farmer who first recognised his bowling talent and took him to his first cricket coach always supporting cricket.
His relationships have been troubled publicly. He married wife Hasin Jahan in 2014 and the couple separated in 2018 after allegations.
His gf details not known currently. Cast is Turk Muslim, and house is at his farmhouse in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.
Mohammed Shami Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mohammed Shami Ahmed |
| Occupation | Bowler |
| Born Place | Amroha, Uttar Pradesh |
| Hometown | Amroha |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | September 3, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Father | Tousif Ali (Deceased) |
| Mother | Anjum Ara |
| Brother | Mohammed Kaif (Cricketer), Haseeb Ahmed, Mohammed Asif |
| Sister | Sabina Anjum |
| Cast | Turk Muslim |
| Religion | Islam |
| Jersey Number | #11 (India) |
| Wife | Hasin Jahan (Separated) |
| GF | Not Known Currently |
| House | Amroha Farmhouse |
| IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants |
| IPL Price 2026 | ₹10 crore |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹60 crore |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started playing for Bengal in Ranji Trophy where he took 28 wkts in five matches in 2012-13 season before national call-up.
Debut came in ODIs for India in January 2013 against Pakistan in Delhi. He played first match in Tests against West Indies in November 2013 at Eden Gardens Kolkata.
He became news again after returning from Achilles injury in 2025 Champions Trophy taking 9 wkts in 5 matches showing strong comeback.
T20 Debut career has given 27 wkts in 25 T20I matches for India with best figures 3/15 showing his limited-overs ability.
Sports highlights include winning the Arjuna Award in January 2024 recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started in 2011 when Kolkata Knight Riders first signed him before he made his first match appearance in 2013.
Playing for ipl team 2026 Lucknow Super Giants after being traded from SRH ahead of the season retaining his ₹10 crore ipl price.
LSG acquired him via all-cash trade for IPL Price 2026 at ₹10 crore to strengthen their pace bowling attack.
In Indian Premier League 2023, he won Purple Cap for Gujarat Titans with 28 wkts in 17 matches at economy 8.03 showing peak T20 form.
His ipl career spans 129 matches with 141 wkts across six franchises proving him as one of India’s most successful T20 bowlers.
Mohammed Shami Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 64 | 89 | 27 | 750 | 56* | 12.09 | 1005 | 74.62 | 0 | 2 | 83 | 25 | 16 | 0 |
| ODIs | 108 | 49 | 20 | 225 | 25 | 7.75 | 273 | 82.41 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 0 |
| T20Is | 25 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3.00 | 10 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 97 | 134 | 38 | 1205 | 56* | 12.55 | 1713 | 70.34 | 0 | 3 | 127 | 41 | 25 | 0 |
| List A | 149 | 78 | 26 | 498 | 42* | 9.57 | 537 | 92.73 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 21 | 46 | 0 |
| T20s | 192 | 52 | 25 | 181 | 32* | 6.70 | 174 | 104.02 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 37 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 64 | 122 | 11515 | 6346 | 229 | 6/56 | 27.71 | 3.30 | 50.2 | 12 | 6 |
| ODIs | 108 | 107 | 5326 | 4955 | 206 | 7/57 | 24.05 | 5.58 | 25.8 | 10 | 6 |
| T20Is | 25 | 25 | 510 | 761 | 27 | 3/15 | 28.18 | 8.95 | 18.8 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 97 | 183 | 18347 | 9906 | 377 | 8/90 | 26.27 | 3.23 | 48.6 | 19 | 15 |
| List A | 149 | 148 | 7364 | 6764 | 283 | 7/57 | 23.90 | 5.51 | 26.0 | 14 | 6 |
| T20s | 192 | 192 | 4160 | 5812 | 234 | 4/11 | 24.83 | 8.38 | 17.7 | 5 | 0 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 35 | 17 | 115 | 21 | 6.38 | 110 | 104.54 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 2816 | 4052 | 141 | 4/11 | 28.73 | 8.63 | 19.9 | 2 |
Shami Statics in ODIs show 206 wkts proving him as India’s greatest ODI bowler. Career stats across all formats total 462 international wkts showing elite consistency.
Records and Achievements
Mohammed Shami has special records:
- Highest wickets 7/57 in ODI cricket against New Zealand in 2023 World Cup, best figures by an Indian in ODIs
- First Indian bowler to take 50 wkts in ODI World Cups across editions proving World Cup dominance
- Won Purple Cap in IPL 2023 with 28 wkts for Gujarat Titans as leading wicket-taker
- Second fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wkts in just 104 matches showing rapid milestone achievement
- Hat-trick in 2019 ODI World Cup against Afghanistan making him second Indian after Chetan Sharma
These records show his journey from Amroha place to becoming India’s most celebrated fast bowling legend.
Playing Style
Mohammed Shami stands 5 feet 10 inches tall with a smooth run-up and high-arm action.
Right-arm fast bowler who uses seam position, reverse swing and yorkers cleverly across all phases. Bowling Speed regularly touches 140-145 kmph with fastest ball recorded at 153.2 kmph against Australia at MCG in 2014.
No centuries in any format but Top score 56* in Tests shows decent lower-order batting ability.
Mohammed Shami Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹60 crore in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League salary: ₹10 crore from Lucknow Super Giants as current ipl price
- Total ipl career earnings of ₹73.45 crore across six franchises over many seasons
- BCCI central contract and brand endorsements including Puma, Hell Energy Drink and Vision 11
The net worth reflects his stature as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers in cricket history.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father Tousif Ali was a farmer who first believed in his cricket talent and passed away on January 26, 2017 due to illness.
Brother Mohammed Kaif also plays cricket and three brothers in total including Haseeb Ahmed and Mohammed Asif. Sister Sabina Anjum is a homemaker.
He married wife Hasin Jahan in 2014 and the couple separated in 2018 after public controversies. He has one daughter Aairah Shami born in July 2015.
Follows religion Islam with strong faith and cultural roots from Western Uttar Pradesh clearly.
Mother tongue is Urdu and Hindi being from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh showing his background.
Team India Journey
He plays for Bengal in domestic formats. Dates Joined KKR ipl 2011, Dates Joined India ODI January 2013 and Dates Joined Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 via trade from SRH.
He became important cricketer for India as the primary new-ball and death-over fast bowling option across all three formats.
Also played for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in ipl showing long franchise cricket journey over many seasons.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @mdshami.11 | |
| X (Twitter) | @MdShami11 |
| @CircleofCricket.MDShami |
FAQs
Q1. What is Mohammed Shami’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on September 3, 1990, at Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.
Q2. What is Mohammed Shami’s IPL Team 2026 and IPL Price 2026?
Answer: His ipl team is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and IPL Price 2026 is ₹10 crore acquired via trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Q3. What is Mohammed Shami’s highest score and bowling record?
Answer: Highest score is 56* in Tests. Highest wickets are 7/57 in ODIs against New Zealand in 2023 World Cup, India’s best ever ODI figures.
Q4. How many centuries has Mohammed Shami scored and what are his T20 career Statics?
Answer: No centuries in any format. T20 career shows 234 wkts across all T20 formats with best figures 4/11 in ipl cricket.
Q5. What are Mohammed Shami’s sports achievements and awards?
Answer: Sports achievements include Arjuna Award 2024, Purple Cap IPL 2023, first Indian with 50 ODI World Cup wkts and hat-trick in 2019 World Cup against Afghanistan.
