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Mohammed Shami  Picks first Wicket  Since Return!

Shami took his first international wicket after a break of 237 days, making his comeback even more emotional.

Longest Wait for a Wicket

He trained in seclusion at a private academy in UP to regain match fitness before rejoining Team India.

Fitness Struggles & Secret Training

Fastest Comeback Wicket

Shami struck in just his 3rd over after returning, proving he never lost his edge.

Support from Gautam Gambhir

GG was one of the first to applaud Shami's return, calling him "India’s most lethal pacer."

He was overlooked for Asia Cup 2024, but selectors had faith in his Test return.

Missed Asia Cup & WC 2024 Selection

Wicket with Reverse Swing

His first wicket came with a reverse-swinging delivery, a skill he honed after watching Wasim Akram videos.

Test Cricket's Lucky Charm

India has won 72% of Tests when Shami has taken at least one wicket.

Captain Rohit Sharma’s Faith

Rohit personally backed his inclusion, stating, “We need Shami’s experience in crunch moments.”

Has a Better Strike Rate Than Kapil Dev

Shami’s Test strike rate of 49.3 is even better than the legendary Kapil Dev’s!

First Indian Fast Bowler to Take a Hat-Trick in World Cup

A stat not many remember from the 2019 ICC World Cup!

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