Mohammed Shami is the strongest cricketer in the world? IND Pacer claims he can do ‘750 Kg Leg Press’
Mohammed Shami claims to be the strongest player in cricket. He revealed that he can lift up to 750kg with the leg press.
New Delhi: Indian star pacer Mohammed Shami claimed to be the strongest player in world cricket. He said he can lift up to 750kg during the leg press exercise. This is a huge achievement considering the world record for the heaviest leg press is 1,367 kg and is owned by bodybuilder Paul Meeker. Shami also said that he doesn’t like posting about it on social media and that’s why people aren’t aware of it.
“No other cricketer lifts heavier weights than me in the gym, I don’t like posting on social media so people don’t know. I can do a 750kg leg press,” Mohammed Shami said in a conversation with Aaj Tak.
Shami was the leading wicket-taker in the mega tournament after taking 24 wickets in just 7 matches. This even included three five-wicket hauls and a best bowling figure of 7 wickets for just 57 runs against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final.
Indian senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami was also shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November 2023, along with Australian ODI World Cup-winning duo Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell.
Topping the wicket-taking charts at the 2023 ODI Men’s World Cup, Shami led India’s bowling attack in fine style with some scintillating displays throughout the month, although the hosts ultimately finished second despite being overwhelming favorites to win the win a match. tile.
Shami was a late addition to India’s playing eleven but went on to leave a huge impact. He started November with a Player of the Match performance against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, ripping through their batting line-up with excellent figures of 5-18, leaving everyone mesmerized.
His highlight of the campaign, however, was victory over New Zealand in the semi-final at the same venue in Mumbai, taking seven wickets for 57 runs and booking the hosts’ ticket for the final in Ahmedabad with the best figures for any bowler in history . the knockout matches of the World Cup. During the calendar month, Shami picked up 15 wickets at a remarkable average of 12.06.
Now there are reports that BCCI has requested the Sports Ministry to add Mohammed Shami’s name as he did not feature in the list of nominees for India’s second highest sporting award. BCCI recommended Shami’s name after the heroics of the 2023 ODI World Cup.