India's star speedster Mohammed Shami, known for his exceptional skills as a fast bowler, turned 34 on September 3.

Throughout his illustrious 11-year international career, Shami has made important contributions to Indian cricket, specifically in the One Day International (ODI) format.

Shami holds an outstanding skill in swinging the ball both ways and producing clutch performances under pressure, making him a crucial asset to Team India in various ICC tournaments. Despite the fact that India fell short of clinching major ICC titles during his career, Shami played a vital part in India's triumphs, including back-to-back Asia Cup wins in 2016 and 2023.

Indian acer’s top 5 incredible performances:

2023 World Cup Semi-Final vs New Zealand: 7 wickets

Shami displayed excellent bowling prowess during the 2023 World Cup in India last year but there was something special about his performance in the semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. While defending a total of 397, Shami registered a scintillating seven-wicket haul, destroying New Zealand's top order. He claimed the important wickets of Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell, wrapping up a 70-run triumph for India and propelling them to the tournament final.

India vs Sri Lanka 2023 World Cup: 5 wickets

India led by the powerful speedster in the World Cup, Shami showcased his prowess by starring in the demolition of Sri Lanka's middle and lower order, claiming five wickets while defending a total of 357 at the Wankhede Stadium. His incredible effort helped skittle out Sri Lanka for a mere 55 runs.

India vs Australia 2nd Test, 2018 – 6 wickets

Shami stamped a meaningful impact in the 2018 Test series against Australia, especially in the second innings at Perth. Shami made a stunning comeback with a remarkable six-wicket haul, dismissing top Australian batters like Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, and Tim Paine after a quiet start in the first innings.

Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2023: 4 wickets

The star pace had a remarkable run in the past Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with his special performance coming against the Delhi Capitals. Shami's special spell produced figures of 4/11. He ultimately appeared as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament.

Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2020: 3 wickets

In 2020, Shami had a memorable encounter with the Delhi Capitals while playing for the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Dubai. He unleashed a scorching spell, capturing 3 wickets for just 15 runs, including the prized scalps of Prithvi Shaw, Shimron Hetmyer, and Shreyas Iyer.