Irfan Pathan Equates Mohammed Shami To ‘Ferrari’, Wins Internet With His Post

Former pacer Irfan Pathan in contrast Mohammed Shami with “Ferrari” after the 33-year-old bagged a five-wicket haul in opposition to New Zealand at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. “Mohammed Shami is like Ferrari. Whenever you take it out of garage it will give you same speed thrill and joy to ride every time,” Irfan Pathan wrote on X (previously Twitter). Following his good efficiency in opposition to New Zealand, Shami broke loads of data. He turned the primary Indian to bag two five-wicket hauls within the historical past of the ODI World Cup. Shami’s stupendous efficiency helped the ‘Men in Blue’ to limit New Zealand at 273 on Sunday.

Shami additionally overtook legendary spinner Anil Kumble to turn into the nation’s second-highest wicket-taker within the historical past of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Mohammed shami is like Ferrari. Whenever you are taking it out of storage it’s going to give u identical velocity thrill and pleasure to journey each time. @MdShami11

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 22, 2023

In the ODI World Cup, Shami made his debut within the 2015 version. His present tally in World Cup wickets stands at 36. His greatest figures within the prestigious event are 5/54.

Coming to the match, India put New Zealand to bat first. ‘Men in Blue’ was off to a very good begin, decreasing Kiwis to 19/2 in powerplay. But a partnership of 159 runs between Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra (75 in 87 balls, with six fours and a six) helped NZ come again within the recreation.

However, India made a comeback in later levels, bundling out Kiwis for 273 runs in 50 overs.
Shami (5/54) was the decide of the bowlers for India. Kuldeep Yadav (2/73) was additionally fantastic with the ball. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took a wicket every.

India received the match by 4 wickets with Virat Kohli scoring an excellent 95.

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