Mohammed Shami is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the India national team, Bengal in domestic cricket, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. He also represents Mohun Bagan in domestic tournaments in West Bengal.
Shami was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and became the fastest bowler to reach 50 wickets in World Cup history. His spell of 7 for 57 against New Zealand in the 2023 semi-final remains the best bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs and the only instance of an Indian taking seven wickets in an ODI innings. For his performances, he received the 2023 Arjuna Award for Cricket. Shami was also a member of the Indian team that won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Mohammed Shami Parents: Who Are They?
Mohammed Shami’s parents are Tousif Ali and Anjum Ara. Tousif Ali was a farmer and also ran a spare parts shop in Sahaspur village, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. In his younger days, he was a fast bowler and encouraged Shami to take up cricket. He passed away on 26 January 2017 after suffering a heart attack. Shami’s mother is Anjum Ara, a homemaker. Shami grew up in Sahaspur village as one of five children.
Mohammed Shami Father – Tausif Ali
Mohammed Shami’s father, Tousif Ali, passed away in January 2017 after suffering a heart attack. He had been admitted to the hospital since January 5, when he first had a heart attack.
At that time, Shami was recovering from a knee injury and was with the Indian T20 team for a match against England in Kanpur. After hearing the news, he immediately left his rehab and went to his hometown, Amroha, in Uttar Pradesh.
Tousif Ali was very supportive of Shami’s cricket career and played a major role in his early training. Shami has often spoken about his father’s influence on his life.
On the fourth death anniversary in 2021, Shami shared an emotional message on Instagram, saying, “I wish I could see you one more time… proud to be your son and miss you so much.”
Mohammed Shami Mother – Anjum Ara
Mohammed Shami mother is Anum Ara, who lives in Sahaspur village, Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh.
During the 2023 ICC World Cup final between India and Australia, she fell ill while watching the match. She complained of fever and nervousness as she was praying and watching her son bowl in the final. Family members quickly took her to a local hospital, and later she was moved to a better medical center for treatment. Her condition became stable afterward, as confirmed by Shami’s cousin, Dr. Mumtaz.
Following India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory in March 2025, a video of Virat Kohli respectfully touching Shami’s mother’s feet went viral. The moment occurred following India’s victory over New Zealand in the Dubai final. Kohli’s gesture toward Shami’s mother was praised and went viral on social media.
Does Mohammed Shami have any siblings?
Mohammed Shami has four siblings, including three brothers and one sister. His brothers are Haseeb Ahmed, Mohammed Asif, and Mohammed Kaif. His sister is Sabina Anjum, who is a homemaker.
Mohammed Kaif, the youngest brother, has followed in Shami’s footsteps as a fast bowler. He was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, and made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal on January 5, 2024, against Andhra Pradesh. Kaif claimed four wickets in a match against Uttar Pradesh, dismissing Ankit Rajpoot, Saurabh Kumar, Samarth Singh, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He has given his brother, Mohammed Shami, credit for mentoring and training him, particularly during the lockdown.
FAQs
Q. Is Mohammed Shami a citizen of Pakistan?
A. No. Mohammed Shami is a cricket player from India. He plays domestic cricket for Bengal and was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.
Q. What is Mohammed Shami’s mother tongue?
A. Mohammed Shami’s mother tongue is Hindi.
Q. Is Mohammed Shami a vegetarian or not?
A. Mohammed Shami does not follow a vegetarian diet.
Q. Is Mohammed Shami a car owner?
A. Mohammed Shami is the owner of a number of high-end vehicles, including a Jaguar F-Type Sports Car, an Audi, a BMW 5-Series, and a Toyota Fortuner.
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