Mohammed Shami vs Stuart Broad – Comparing their stats after 64 Tests

Following veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami's retirement from Test cricket, a statistical comparison shows how his career numbers over 64 Tests closely align with those of former England fast bowler Stuart Broad at the exact same milestone. Shami finished his Test career with 229 wickets at an average of 27.71, slightly edging Broad's tally of 228 wickets at an average of 30.21 through 64 matches.

While Shami secured six five-wicket hauls compared to Broad's 11 at that point in his career, the Indian bowler posted superior averages in victories and away matches. Shami claimed 118 wickets at 20.34 in 31 wins, whereas Broad took 129 wickets at 22.80 in 29 wins. Away from home, Shami captured 145 wickets at 30.33, outperforming Broad's 68 away wickets at 37.95.