After Team India pacer Mohammed Shami’s outstanding
performance in the semifinal match against New Zealand, district administration
authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha are planning to construct a mini-stadium
and an open gym in the star pacer’s village.
An announcement in this regard was made by Amroha
district magistrate Rajesh Tyagi on Friday.
“A proposal has been made to construct a mini-stadium
and open gym in the village (Sahaspur Alinagar) of Mohammed Shami,” DM Rajesh
Tyagi said while speaking to ANI.
Shami, who has been a standout player in the ongoing
ICC World Cup 2023, showcased his lethal skills, contributing significantly to
his team’s journey to the final despite missing the first half of the league
stage matches.
In a show of support, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) party
leader Jayant Singh have advocated for providing funds to facilitate the
construction of a sports facility in Shami’s village.
“I am keen to provide my MP LAD funds to aid the
construction of a sports facility in the village (Sahapur Alinagar) of Md Shami.
ICC World Cup 2023. WorldcupFinal,” Singh said in a post on X.
A key aspect of Shami’s dominance is how brilliant he
has been against left-arm batters. Though Shami has been a batter’s nightmare,
it is the left-arm batters he has thrived against.
In his WC run this year, Shami has bowled 52
deliveries to left-arm batters. He has conceded just 32 runs against them.
In six WC 2023 games, Shami has taken 23 wickets at an
average of 9.13 and a strike rate of 10.91. His best figures are 7/57. He is
the highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far.
In the semifinal against the Kiwis, he bagged seven
wickets, dismissing Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham,
Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson.
Sahmi will be seen in action when India takes on the
five-time champions Australia at the high-voltage World Cup 2023 final at
Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
ANI
