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Mohammed Shami hated the GPS vest. He also bowled the straightest seam in India

Paras Mhambrey, India’s bowling coach from 2021 to 2024, on a Test career that ended on Friday with 229 wickets.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:40 PM
Mohammed Shami hated the GPS vest. He also bowled the straightest seam in India
Key Things to Know
  • Former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praised Mohammed Shami's unique personality and upright seam presentation following his Test retirement.
  • Mohammed Shami retired from Test cricket having claimed 229 wickets in 64 matches for India.
  • Mhambrey revealed that Shami refused to wear data-tracking GPS vests during training because they caused itching.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praised Mohammed Shami following the fast bowler's retirement from Test cricket. Mhambrey shared anecdotes about working with Shami, recalling how he hated wearing tracking GPS vests because they made him itch, choosing to rely on his natural rhythm and instincts instead.

Reflecting on Shami's career of 229 wickets across 64 Tests, Mhambrey highlighted his exceptional seam presentation and deceptive pace. He noted that Shami presented a perfectly upright seam that created uncertainty for batters, ranking him among the finest fast bowlers India has produced.

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