WATCH: Mohammed Shami receives prestigious Arjuna Award as President Droupadi Murmu confers National Sports honours in Delhi

India’s star cricketer Mohammed Shami received the Arjuna Award from India’s president, Droupadi Murmu, on January 9. Notably, the Indian Cricket Board has recommended Mohammed Shami’s name for the prestigious title after his great performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. The great cricketer was the leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023 despite missing the first four games of the league stage. However, Shami played a crucial role in India’s semi-final game and guided the hosts to the final of the tournament.

Meanwhile, the 33-year-old cricketer expressed his happiness at winning such a prestigious title. The great cricketer reveals that his family played a very crucial role in helping him pursue his dreams. In addition, the great seamer feels it was his deep passion and open mind that helped him become the finest cricketer in India.

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A proud day for cricket…!!!

Shami is now a Arjuna Awardee. 🫡pic.twitter.com/A8NDBqcjt1

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 9, 2024

“Its biggest achievement of my life I can’t express my feelings. I love my sport and I always try to do best whatever I am doing. The kind of support my family gave to me to pursue my dream is just amazing. I don’t have words to explain that how I started my journey from Amroha to Indian cricket. Passion is always there and I always try to play as much as I can and do well for the country,” Shami said.

I am trying best to be available for the selection for England Test series: Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami also talked about his injury and provided fresh updates on his selection for the upcoming Test series against England. In addition, the Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer wants to use the IPL opportunity to grab form.

“I am trying best to be available for the selection for England Test series but test match is longer format so you don’t want to be in doubt. I feel is that you have IPL before the T20 World Cup and that is the best opportunity to bring in momentum, and if management will ask me to play, I’ll be available,” he added further.