Mohammed Shami reaches 100 first-class matches in Duleep Trophy final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Mohammed Shami is set to play his 100th first-class cricket match this Sunday in the Duleep Trophy final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Representing East Zone against South Zone, the 36-year-old enters the milestone with 382 wickets in his first-class career. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised the veteran pacer for his longevity, noting the difficulty of sustaining a career as a fast bowler in the subcontinent. Shami is currently participating in the domestic tournament as part of a bid to regain a place in the India international squad. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan commended the bowler's fitness and competitive drive after Shami secured five wickets during the semi-final victory over Central Zone. Shami's last international appearance for India occurred in the Champions Trophy final in March 2025.
- •Shami records his 100th first-class appearance in the Duleep Trophy final.
- •The veteran pacer has accumulated 382 wickets across 99 first-class matches.
- •Shami helped East Zone reach the final by taking five wickets against Central Zone.
- •Captain Ishan Kishan confirmed Shami is seeking an international recall.
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Remarkable achievement’: Sourav Ganguly’s special message for Mohammed Shami ahead of 100th first-class game
"Mohammed Shami will play his 100th first-class match in the Duleep Trophy final. Sourav Ganguly congratulated Shami on this significant career milestone. Ganguly highlighted the difficulty for subcontinent fast bowlers to sustain careers. Shami is currently aiming for an international recall after a strong domestic showing. His captain Ishan Kishan praised Shami's hunger and determination on the field.
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