When Rohit Sharma confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah won’t be playing in the Champions Trophy 2025, the cricket world hit the panic button. Experts claimed this was a 35% setback to India’s title hopes. But while everyone fixates on Bumrah’s absence, they’re overlooking a name that has quietly dominated ICC tournaments—Mohammed Shami.
Let’s get one thing straight—Shami is not a backup. He’s a match-winner in his own right, and if history tells us anything, it’s that when the stakes are high, Shami delivers.
Big Games, Bigger Numbers
Shami’s performances in ICC tournaments are the stuff of legends. Across the last three ODI World Cups, he’s picked up 55 wickets. In 2023 alone, he tore through batting lineups, scalping 24 wickets in just 7 games! And let’s not forget—most of those wickets came in the knockout stages when it mattered the most.
He’s not flashy. He’s not loud. But when he has the ball in hand, he’s India’s most lethal weapon.
The Underrated Assassin
Opponents who think India’s bowling is weaker without Bumrah might be in for a rude shock. Shami is a master at swinging the new ball and a nightmare with the old one. His ability to break partnerships, strike early, and clean up lower orders makes him a complete package.
Since his comeback from injury, Shami has been steadily regaining rhythm. He’s hungry, fit, and ready to prove a point.
A Tournament to Remember?
While the world focuses on Bumrah’s absence, Shami is preparing to flip the script. He’s done it before, and with all eyes elsewhere, this might just be his tournament to own.
Write off India at your own risk. Shami is coming.
