{
  "id": 6923977,
  "title": "Hunger for wickets remains the same after 100 first-class matches: Mohammed Shami",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/hunger-for-wickets-remains-the-same-after-100-first-class-matches",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:45:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/hunger-for-wickets-remains-the-same-after-100-first-class-matches-mohammed-shami-1.500672199"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mohammed Shami, the seasoned Indian fast bowler, recently celebrated his 100th first-class match, a proud milestone in his cricketing career. Speaking in a video shared by the BCCI Domestic, Shami expressed that his passion for the game and desire to take wickets remain as strong as ever. This achievement was particularly significant as he played in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final, helping East Zone secure the title for the first time in 14 years. Shami, who was just 21 when East Zone won their maiden Duleep Trophy in 2012, returned to a winning side for his 100th match. Despite being absent from the Indian team for some time, Shami emphasized that his hunger for wickets and passion for the game have not diminished. He attributed his continued success to the experience and maturity he has gained over the years, which allows him to better plan and execute his bowling strategies.",
  "summary": "Mohammed Shami has described playing 100 first-class matches as a proud moment in his career, saying his hunger for wickets and passion for the game remain as strong as ever. The 36-year-old India fast bowler reached the milestone while representing East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone. East Zone won the title, giving Shami another memorable moment in a career that has…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mohammed Shami reaches 100th first-class match milestone",
    "Passion for game and wicket-taking desire unchanged",
    "East Zone won Duleep Trophy 2026 final in his 100th match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}