Mohammad Shami vs Javagal Srinath - comparing their stats after 64 Tests

Seasoned Team India pacer Mohammad Shami was not picked in the Test squad for the two-match home series against South Africa, which will begin on November 14. The Indian selectors picked Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep as the three frontline pacers in the 15-member squad.

Shami, who last played a Test match for India in June 2023, would have been hopeful of a recall after picking up 15 wickets in Bengal's first two matches in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The right-arm pacer claimed seven wickets against Uttarakhand in Kolkata and eight scalps against Gujarat at the same venue. However, it was not enough to earn him a Test recall.

Shami has so far featured in 64 Test matches. Amid the debate over his international future, we compare his bowling stats with those of former India pace spearhead Javagal Srinath after the latter had also played 64 Tests.

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Mohammad Shami vs Javagal Srinath - Who has more wickets and a better average after 64 Tests?

In 64 Tests, Shami has claimed 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. Of his Test wickets, 48 have come in 11 games against South Africa at an average of 20.93. The 35-year-old has also picked up 44 wickets in 12 Tests against Australia (average 32.09) and 44 wickets in 15 Tests against England (average 38.29).

After 64 Tests, Srinath had claimed 232 wickets at an average of 30.46. Of his wickets, 64 came in 13 matches against South Africa at an average of 24.48. He had also claimed 33 wickets in nine Tests against New Zealand (average 27.69) and 30 wickets in 11 Tests against Australia (average 42.33).

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Mohammad Shami vs Javagal Srinath - Who has more five-fers after 64 Tests?

In 64 Tests, Shami has claimed six five-wicket hauls. His best of 6-56 was registered against the Aussies in Perth in December 2018. Of his six five-fers, three have come against South Africa. He claimed 5-28 against the Proteas in Johannesburg in January 2018 and 5-44 in Centurion in December 2021. He also claimed a Test five-fer on debut against West Indies in Kolkata in November 2013.

Player	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammad Shami	229	27.71	6-56	6	0
Javagal Srinath	232	30.46	8-86	10	1

(Shami vs Srinath - Bowling stats comparison after 64 Tests)

After 64 Tests, Srinath had 10 five-wicket hauls to his credit. His best innings figures of 8-86 came against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in February 1999. Srinath also claimed 6-21 against South Africa in Ahmedabad in November 1996. Of his 10 five-fers, four came against South Africa, two each against New Zealand and Pakistan and one each against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

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Mohammad Shami vs Javagal Srinath - Who has a better record in wins after 64 Tests?

Shami has been part of 31 Test matches that India have won. In winning causes, he has picked up 118 wickets at an average of 20.34, with four five-fers. One of his five-wicket hauls came in a losing cause and one in a drawn Test.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammad Shami	31	118	20.34	5-28	4	0
Javagal Srinath	15	64	20.56	6-21	2	0

(Shami vs Srinath - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 64 Tests)

After 64 Tests, Srinath was part of 15 matches that India had won. In winning causes, he had 64 wickets at an average of 20.56, with the aid of two five-fers. Four of his five-fers came in defeats and as many in Tests that ended in a draw.

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Mohammad Shami vs Javagal Srinath - Who has a better record in SENA nations after 64 Tests?

Shami has played 34 Tests in SENA nations and has claimed 123 wickets at an average of 32.88, with four five-fers. He has 31 wickets in eight Tests in Australia with two five-fers and 35 scalps in eight Tests in South Africa, with two five-wicket hauls. Further, the Indian pacer has 42 wickets in 14 Tests in England and 15 wickets in four Tests in New Zealand.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammad Shami	34	123	32.88	6-56	4	0
Javagal Srinath	22	89	34.31	6-76	4	0

(Shami vs Srinath - Bowling stats comparison in SENA nations after 64 Tests)

In 22 Tests in SENA nations, Srinath picked up 89 wickets at an average of 34.31, with four five-fers. Three of his five-wicket hauls came in South Africa, where he picked up 43 wickets in eight Tests at an average of 25.27. He also claimed 15 wickets in three Tests in New Zealand, with one five-fer, 20 wickets in eight Tests in New Zealand and 11 scalps in three Tests in England.