--An Article by Poojan Patel
Shami has redefined the role of the third seamer, transforming it from a workhorse tasked with restraining batsmen to a dynamic force consistently taking wickets. His impressive record stands at 23 wickets in 6 games, astonishingly averaging 9.13. All eyes are on him, ears tuned to the crowd's roar, minds captivated, and hearts beating in unison. Shami has become the heartbeat of this World Cup. Amongst the fast bowlers, not even Jasprit Bumrah can rival the adoration and awe that Shami has garnered throughout the tournament. More than a cricketer he has now become a cult hero that has won the hearts of all the Indians and cricket enthusiasts around the world alike.