3 times Mohammed Shami made crucial contributions with the bat in Tests

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami retired from Test cricket as one of India's most dependable fast bowlers. Across 64 Test matches, he claimed 229 wickets and was primarily valued for his ability to move the ball and take wickets in all conditions. While Shami's bowling was always his primary contribution, he often stepped up with the bat and scored crucial runs for India in red-ball cricket. His career batting record across 89 innings shows 750 runs at an average of 12.10, with a strike rate of 74.63, two fifties, 83 fours and 25 sixes.