South Africa vs India: Mohammed Shami the most underrated pacer, says Mohammad Kaif after Centurion heroics

South Africa vs India, Boxing Day Test: Former head coach Ravi Shastri, former batter Mohammad Kaif were among the many who heaped praise on Mohammed Shami after the India pacer joined the 200-wicket club on Tuesday in Centurion.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami won praise from the cricket fraternity after becoming only the 5th pacer from India to pick up 200 Test wickets. His 5 for 44 helped India bowl out South Africa for 197 and seal a 130-run lead despite imploding on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. Shabash Sultan of Bengal @MdShami11. Dekh ke maza aah gaya. Biryani. Doh din ke baad. Mehnat ka Phal. God bless. #SAvIND #Shami #Shami200 pic.twitter.com/QGZ41g4bD7 Mohammad Shami is easily the world's most underrated pacer. Bhai ko halke mein maat lena, yeh toh heavy driver hai. Shami has the same quality as Bumrah, Anderson, Cummins. @MdShami11 #INDvsSA Congratulations to #Shami. Such a special bowler ????????????#200wickets #IndvsSA Sensational Shami. What an incredible feat to pick 200 Test wickets in just 55 games. ???? #SAvInd That was a top class spell from Mohammad Shami. The seam position is a treat to watch. Has put India in a dominating position. #IndvsSA No matter where you freeze the frame, that seam position will be upright. Congratulations on 200 Test wickets to one of the best in the business @MdShami11 ???????? #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/vQbxHdRHRt

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