Mohammed Shami has excelled well in all conditions, especially overseas, using seam and reverse swing to take wickets even on flat pitches. In overseas conditions, Shami has picked 119 wickets, including two fifers, at an average of 23.43 in 62 matches, making him one of India’s most dependable fast bowlers outside home conditions.
Shami’s biggest strength has been his effectiveness to deliver consistently in overseas conditions, be it swing-friendly pitches in England, fast and bouncy tracks in Australia and South Africa, or seaming surfaces in New Zealand, underlining his adaptability and value across all major ODI World Cup conditions.
Since the 2027 World Cup is taking place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, having Mohammed Shami, despite his limited ODI exposure in South Africa since his only tour in 2013, adds value due to his proven skill on bouncy and seam-friendly surfaces similar to African conditions.