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‘Jug jug jio Shami bhai’ – Fans react as Mohammed Shami receives Arjuna Award for his performance in ODI WC 2023 – WATCH
Mohammed Shami has received the Arjuna Award for the year 2023. The star pacer of India was honoured by the Indian government for his performance in the ODI World Cup 2203, where he broke several records. The right-arm pacer was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and helped India on its way to enter the final with sensational spells with the ball.
Watch the video of Mohammed Shami receiving the award here:
Mohammed Shami receiving Arjuna Award for his brilliance in Indian cricket.
– A proud moment for all Indian cricket fans. ❤️pic.twitter.com/OfUoZBYfQW
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 9, 2024
In 7 innings in the ODI WC 2023, the Indian bowler claimed 24 wickets in the tournament at an average of just over 10, which is insane. He ended up claiming 3 fifers and a 4-wicket haul in the tournament. In the semifinal of the tournament against New Zealand, Shami registered his career-best figures in ODIs, as he picked 7 wickets and conceded 57 runs, helping India to a huge win.
In his first game of the tournament, Shami bowled well and claimed 5/54 against New Zealand and made a statement. In the very next game against England, Shami bowled a dream spell and claimed 4/16. Against Sri Lanka, India bowled so well and ran through the batters, dismissing them to a paltry score of 55 runs. Shami claimed 5/17 in the match at Wankhede Stadium.
Incredible year with the ball for Mohammed Shami
In the match against SA, Shami claimed 2 wickets. In the final against Australia, Shami got the big wicket of David Warner. In the process, the star pacer ended up becoming the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Shami had also set the record for becoming the leading wicket-taker for India in the history of the ODI World Cup. Shami bowled a good spell in the WTC final as well.
All the feats of the bowler were pointed out in the award ceremony, where Shami was present in a red blazer to receive the award from the Indian President. The star pacer brimmed with a smile as he was awarded the Arjuna Award. All the dignitaries present in the hall clapped and applauded the feats of the star pacer. Shami had a dream year in 2023 with the ball and was one of the most deserving ones to win the award.
Check out the reaction of the fans here:
Under Rohit Sharma Captaincy bowler like Shami get Arjun award🫡🇮🇳
Captain Legend leader💪💥
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵🥂 (@rushiii_12) January 9, 2024
A very proud moment for Mohammed Shami and his family! ❤❤ pic.twitter.com/hymRi6HJs6
— Shumaila Tanveer (@shumaila56_) January 9, 2024
That’s what happens under Rohit Sharma captaincy 🥶❤️ talent get recognize
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) January 9, 2024
His performance in the world cup 2023 will be remembered for decades
— Akash Porwal (@akash_porwal07) January 9, 2024
Proud moment for Muhammad Shami and his Family 👏👏🤩🤩👌👌
— Zuhair (@zuh_dxb) January 9, 2024
And people says BJP hates Muslims
— Reshma🦋 (@ImVkohli37) January 9, 2024
The death overs specialist Muhammad Shami Reveiving Arjuna Award 🥇 for his brilliance and dedication to the Indian 🇮🇳 cricket 🏏
— Zuhair (@zuh_dxb) January 9, 2024
So happy for him but that walk by kohli was something else🥵
— Omar. (@OmarBalochh) January 9, 2024
Abhinandan & Shami are getting medals for losing 😂😂🇮🇳☕️
Absolute Joke Country 🇮🇳
— Maze (@Maze_6999) January 9, 2024
Jug Jug Jio Shami bhai
Proud Moment ❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/R1l7ANSDiS
— Hardik Bhavsar (@Bitt2DA) January 9, 2024