Mohammad Shami - Bio, Age, Stats, Net Worth

 Mohammed Shami is an Indian professional cricketer. He plays for the Indian national team in all three formats. Shami is a right-arm fast bowler. He played both the 2015 and 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for India. He was the Purple Cap holder in the 2023 IPL season. Mohammed Shami is named in the 15-man India squad for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, in India.

Here we have Mohammed Shami’s net worth, career earnings, IPL salary, career overview, stats, wife, and more.

About Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami Ahmed was born on 3 September 1990, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India. He played first-class cricket for Bengal. He earned his first IPL contract in 2011 for Kolkata Knight Riders but didn’t make his debut until 2013.

International Career

Shami made his ODI debut in January 2013 against Pakistan and delivered a record-setting four maiden overs. In the same year, during his Test debut against West Indies, Shami took nine wickets, with a five-wicket haul in the second innings.

The right-arm pacer can swing the ball both ways and has been described as “unplayable” in his days. He became the fastest Indian bowler to take 100 ODI wickets, in 2019.

In the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, Shami took 17 wickets, the fourth leading wicket-taker in the tournament.

During the 2019 Cricket World Cup, he took a hat-trick against Afghanistan. He became the second Indian bowler to claim a hat-trick in a World Cup match, after Chetan Sharma. Shami took a 5-wicket haul against England and 4 wickets against West Indies in the tournament. He was featured in only 4 matches and took 14 wickets.

Shami is named in the 15-man India squad for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

IPL Career

Mohammed Shami made his IPL debut for Kolkata in 2013, making three appearances. In 2014, he moved to Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, and stayed with the side until the end of the 2018 season.

Shami played the 2019, 2020, and 2021 seasons for Punjab and took 19, 20, 19 wickets, respectively. He played the 2022 season with Gujarat Titans and helped the side to win the IPL title. The right-arm pacer took the most wickets in the 2023 season, 28, holding the Purple Cap.

Mohammed Shami’s Net Worth in 2023

As of 2023, Mohammed Shami has a net worth of $6 million. The right-arm fast bowler has accumulated a considerable fortune from his cricket career. He earns a decent figure from his BCCI contract.

Salary and Career Earnings

Shami’s prime source of earnings is his cricket career. He earns an estimated INR 55 lacs per month. His estimated yearly income is INR 7.00 crore.

IPL Salary

In the 2018 IPL season, Shami played for Delhi Capitals for INR 3.00 crore. In the IPL Auction for the 2019 season, Punjab signed the bowler for INR 4.80 crore. Again in 2022, Shami joined Gujarat Titans for INR 6.25 crore. He earned another INR 6.25 crore for the 2023 season.

The following table refers to Mohammed Shami’s IPL salary history.

Wife

Indian fast bowler Shami’s gorgeous wife is Hasin Jahan. The couple tied the knot in 2014.They are blessed with a daughter.

Age

Born on 3 September 1990, he is 33 years old.

Height

He is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.

FAQs about Mohammed Shami

What is Mohammed Shami’s Net Worth?

His net worth is $6 million.

Who is his wife?

Hasin Jahan.

What is his shirt no.?

He wears No. 11 for India in the ODI and T20I.

How much is his IPL Price?

INR 6.25 crore for Gujarat Titans in the 2023 IPL.