He was born in 1990 as Mohammed Shami Ahmed. He is an Indian cricketer who represents Bengal in domestic cricket. He is a right-arm fast-medium swing and seam bowler; He is the fasted bowler ever to play in the Indian cricket team.

Shami made his first-class debut against Assam in 2010. His good performance enabled him to find a place in the playing eleven during the West Indies tour where he excelled with the bat.

He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in 2013. His bowling figures were good considering his first performance against a major team.

Shami’s test debut against West Indies came in 2013. He had impressive figures to his credit and he was selected for future series keeping his form in mind.

Shami made his debut in Twenty20 Internationals in 2014 against Pakistan where he finished with good bowling figures.

In the IPL he played for KKR in the initial years and thereafter was picked up by Delhi Daredevils where he is currently playing for.

Shami is a talented bowler and a batsman as well where he has contributed to his fullest possible extent. He has the nick to swing the ball during crucial junctures and has the ability to bat down the order and score runs at will.

Shami is a quick and agile bowler who can bowl at great speed and can also bowl Yorkers.

Shami is a shy guy and he entered into wed lock with his model girl friend Hasin Jahan in 2014