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How Mohammed Shami Took The Mantle Of India's Bowling Superstar In World Cup

As Mohammed Shami walked back to the top of his run-up, Virat Kohli geed the fans at the Wankhede Stadium to go full throat with their chants – Shaamii! Shaamii! They obliged merrily. It was a visible validation of Shami's status in this World Cup – India's superstar with the ball, the bowling equivalent of Kohli with the bat. It wasn't just because of his immaculate effort against New Zealand on Wednesday night, but now Shami is a single man force de frappe, even ahead of Jasprit Bumrah.

On World Cup Final vs India, Australia Star Mitchell Starc's Tongue-In-Cheek 'Pitch' Remark

The Cricket World Cup semi-final witnessed a controversy right before the match between India and New Zealand, as accusations of the pitch being swapped at the last minute were made at the Board of Control for Cricket India. The match turned out to be a high-scoring contest, with India emerging victorious. The second semi-final also saw a used pitch being deployed for the contest between Australia and South Africa. After the Aussies won the game by the barest of margins, pacer Mitchell Starc had a cheeky take on the pitch for the final.

"To Get To 50 Hundreds...": Kane Williamson's Ultimate Praise For 'Best, Getting Better' Virat Kohli

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hailed record-breaking Virat Kohli as "the best" batsman in the world and warned India's rivals that the superstar is "getting better." India, who Williamson described as a "blue machine", defeated his side by 70 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final. India piled up 397-4 with Kohli hitting a record-setting 50th one-day international hundred before being dismissed for 117 and Shreyas Iyer making 105.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Dressing Room Moment Sums Up Emotions In Indian Team

From Ravichandran Ashwin kissing Mohammed Shami's hand to Yuzvendra Chahal visiting the dressing room to congratulate players, emotions were running high in the dressing room after India sealed their place in the World Cup 2023 final after earning a hard-fought victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. Head coach Rahul Dravid was all smiles while meeting players after their triumph, in a video posted by BCCI, Dravid was seen embracing Kuldeep Yadav and Shubman Gill.

"Embarrassed" Wasim Akram Reacts To 'Rohit Sharma Coin Toss Controversy'

Team India marched their way into the final of the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, thrashing New Zealand by 70 runs in the first sem-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer smashed centuries to lay a strong foundation for India as the hosts posted 397/4 after opting to bat. Mohammed Shami then bagged seven wickets as New Zealand were bowled out for 327, despite Daryl Mitchell's impressive 134 and Kane Williamson's 64. As the cricket world praised the Indian team, former Pakistan cricketer Sikandar Bakht sparked a controversy with his bizarre claim about the coin toss.

A Look At Mohammed Shami's Numbers Against Left-Hand Batters In World Cup 2023

Star India pacer Mohammed Shami is on a roll during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup at home. Despite missing the first half of the league stage matches, Shami has played a vital role in his team's journey towards the final. In the semifinal against New Zealand, Shami took 7/57 in 9.5 overs at an economy rate of 5.79. This is India's best bowling spell in ICC Cricket World Cup history, overtaking Ashish Nehra's 6/23 against England in 2003.

David Miller Becomes First South Africa Player To Achieve This Big World Cup Feat

South African middle-order batter David Miller made history on Thursday, smashing the first-ever century by a Proteas batter in an ICC Cricket World Cup knockout match. Miller accomplished this milestone during the semifinal match of the ICC Cricket World Cup against Australia at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Miller walked in at 24/4 and smashed a memorable century despite all odds. He scored 101 runs in 116 balls. His knock consisted of eight fours and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 87.

Rohit Sharma Scripts Huge Cricket World Cup Record, Goes Past This Great In Elite List

India captain Rohit Sharma gave his team a flying start in their Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. After opting to bat, Rohit hit a quickfire 47 (29 balls), with India crossing the 70-run mark in eight overs. During his knock, Rohit achieved a huge Cricket World Cup record. The 36-year-old now has the most number of sixes in the tournament's history, surpassing former West Indies captain Chris Gayle (49) in the elite list.

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How Mohammed Shami Took The Mantle Of India's Bowling Superstar In World Cup

On World Cup Final vs India, Australia Star Mitchell Starc's Tongue-In-Cheek 'Pitch' Remark

"To Get To 50 Hundreds...": Kane Williamson's Ultimate Praise For 'Best, Getting Better' Virat Kohli

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Dressing Room Moment Sums Up Emotions In Indian Team

"Embarrassed" Wasim Akram Reacts To 'Rohit Sharma Coin Toss Controversy'

A Look At Mohammed Shami's Numbers Against Left-Hand Batters In World Cup 2023

David Miller Becomes First South Africa Player To Achieve This Big World Cup Feat

Rohit Sharma Scripts Huge Cricket World Cup Record, Goes Past This Great In Elite List