Funny response of Mohammed Shami to commentator after fifer in 1st ODI match against Australia
On Friday, September 22, in the first ODI between India and Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, Mohammed Shami made an immediate impact after replacing Mohammed Siraj, who was rested following the Asia Cup 2023 final heroics. He finished with figures of 51/5 as Australia were bundled out for 276 in 50 overs.
Shami first dismissed Mitchell Marsh in the very first over and took a short break due to heat after his first three overs. The 33-year-old then returned afresh to take the wickets of Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Mathew Short before casting Sean Abbott to complete his fifer.
Following his fifer, Shami gave a funny reply to commentator Harsha Bhogle when asked whether heat was the factor behind him taking a break after three overs. The pacer replied in the mid-match show, "Haan, sayad, aaplog to AC me they, hamlog bahar they, garmi to tha hi.”
In addition, Shami was also asked about making the most of the opportunity after Siraj was rested following his five-wicket haul in the Asia Cup 2023 final. To this, he replied, “Bahot Khushi ke baat hai aaplog ke liye to, aapko bolne milta hay.”
He further said, “We enjoy each other's success. I think this is the result of playing together for the last seven to eight years.”