‘Remarkable’: Ganguly’s special message for Shami ahead of 100th first-class game

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami is set to enter an elite club on Sunday when he makes his 100th first-class appearance in the Duleep Trophy final, and former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes the milestone is a fitting reward for the veteran pacer’s remarkable longevity and contribution to Indian cricket.Shami will turn out for East Zone against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the occasion marking another significant chapter in a first-class career that has already produced 382 wickets from 99 matches. His best innings figures are 8/90.Ganguly, who played alongside Shami during the early stages of the pacer’s career, congratulated him on the landmark and highlighted the difficulty of sustaining a career as a fast bowler in the subcontinent."Dear Shami, congratulations on achieving this amazing feat - 100 first-class matches. As a fast bowler in the subcontinent, it's a remarkable achievement.