The Star Pacer of India, Mohammed Shami, is running for the Arjuna Award
The experienced speedster of the Indian cricket team, Mohammed Shami, is in the running to receive the Arjun Award, according to sources. His name has been recommended for this year's prestigious Arjuna Award by the selection committee after his spectacular performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023. According to sources, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has made a special request to the Sports Ministry, as earlier, Shami's name was not present on the list. The Arjuna Award is the second-highest sporting honor. The 33-year-old was sensational for the Men in Blue throughout the year. The right-arm pacer continued his golden run in the World Cup into November.
He bagged 15 wickets at an average of 12.06 with an economy rate of 5.68. Overall, he finished as the leading wicket-taker of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, with 24 wickets to his name from merely seven innings.
Among his highlights, this month was a stunning 5/18 against Sri Lanka at Wankhede. Already under pressure in a 358-run chase, Shami's arrival at the end of the first powerplay spelled the end for Sri Lanka. In his five overs, he batted through their middle and lower order.