Shami bowled a relentless length at lively pace and was rewarded with his sixth five-wicket haul in 55 Tests.His haul saw him become the 11th Indian to take 200 wickets in Tests.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) 1640704766000
His haul included the wicket of South Africa’s top-scorer Temba Bavuma, who had reached 52 when he edged to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
Shami led the Indian attack with a superb bowling display, eking out every ounce of assistance from the helpful conditions.
Shabash Sultan of Bengal @MdShami11. Dekh ke maza aah gaya. Biryani. Doh din ke baad. Mehnat ka Phal. God bless.… https://t.co/5MRjOTMqBZ
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) 1640705611000
“Test match cricket is not rocket science. Understanding the conditions was crucial… it had rained a bit and I just wanted to hit the right lengths,” Shami told reporters.
After a fabulous innings from Rahul on Day 1,an outstanding display of seam bowling from Shami. 5 wkts and a great… https://t.co/eRZBylahlt
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1640705578000
“While coming through the ranks, no bowler thinks about this (getting 200 wickets). They just dream of playing for India. It’s all about hard work… when you put in the work, results follow.”
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