Mohammed Shami's 5-wicket haul against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup has the internet asking, "Legend," "why kept out?"

 Mohammed Shami's 5-wicket haul against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup has the internet asking, "Legend," "why kept out?"

In the team's 2023 ODI World Cup match against New Zealand on October 22, Mohammed Shami, India's most seasoned pacer, stood out among the bowlers, taking 5 wickets for 54 runs.

Social media users noted that thanks to his third wicket, Shami is now the first Indian bowler to have two 5-wicket hauls in the history of the cricket world cup.

Internet users applauded Shami for his outstanding performance, and several renowned commentators questioned why he hadn't been included in the starting XI up to this point.

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Why was Shradul Thakur kept out of the picture in favor of Mohd Shami? On social networking site X, veteran journalist Prashant Kanojia said, "Shami is a legend and he proved it again (sic)."

Shami 5/54! It feels so amazing to have a player you've been rooting for defend you! Every time we want three pacers, he ought to be chosen. Who says he can't bat, though? He uses a really efficient long handle on the willow to wield it. Shashi Tharoor, a congressman from Thiruvananthapuram, tweeted this.

Ferrari is like Mohammed Shami. Irfan Pathan, a former Indian all-rounder, wrote: "Whenever you pull it out of the garage it will offer you the same speed excitement and delight to ride every time (sic).

That is one way to stand out! Shami bhai (sic) is just outstanding," Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said.

Here are the reactions of other fans:

At the conclusion of 50 overs, New Zealand was dismissed for 273 runs. The leading run-scorer was Daryl Mitchell, who scored 130 runs off 127 balls. Rachin Ravindra also made a crucial contribution, scoring 75 (87). India must score 274 runs to win and continue to dominate the competition.