Mohammad Shami vs Ajit Agarkar - comparing their stats after 108 ODIs 

The controversy over veteran pacer Mohammad Shami's non-selection in the Indian team continues to rage on. After not being picked for the two Tests against West Indies, the Bengal fast bowler was not recalled for the upcoming series against South Africa as well. It is pertinent to note here that the 35-year-old has not played a red ball game for India since 2023.

Both Shami and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have shared their views on the big debate in Indian cricket. While the seasoned fast bowler has hinted at lack of communication from the selectors, Agarkar has maintained that fitness remains the primary concern with the cricketer, as was the case earlier as well. A recent media report has even claimed that an unsure Shami 'skipped' the England tour.

The right-arm fast bowler from Bengal has featured in 108 ODIs so far. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of Agarkar, himself a former India pace bowler, after the latter had also played 108 one-day matches.

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Mohammad Shami vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has more wickets and a better average after 108 ODIs?

In 108 ODIs, Shami has claimed 206 wickets, averaging an impressive 24.05 at an economy rate of 5.58. Of his wickets, 42 have come in 26 ODIs against Australia at an average of 30.85. The seasoned pacer has also claimed 38 wickets in 16 matches against New Zealand (average 21.15) and 27 wickets in 17 one-dayers against England (average 24.77).

After 108 ODIs, Agarkar had 165 wickets to his name at an average of 28.54 and an economy rate of 5.12. Of his scalps, 34 came in 15 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 18.41. The former India pacer had also picked up 19 wickets in 12 matches against Australia at an average of 31.42 and 18 wickets in 14 matches against Pakistan at an average of 40.77.

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Mohammad Shami vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has more five-fers after 108 ODIs?

Having played 108 ODIs, Shami has claimed six five-fers and 10 four-fers. His best figures of 7-57 were registered against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup. The fast bowler picked up 5-18 against Sri Lanka at the same venue in the ICC event and 5-51 against Australia in Mohali in September 2023.

(Shami vs Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison after 108 ODIs)

After 108 ODIs, Agarkar did not have a five-wicket haul to his name, but had seven four-fers. His best at that stage was 4-25, which came against Zimbabwe in Kanpur in December 2000. Agarkar had also picked up 4-46 against Australia in Kanpur in April 1998 and 4-34 against England in Chennai in January 2002.

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Mohammad Shami vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has a better record in wins after 108 ODIs?

Shami has been part of 69 ODIs that India have won. In winning causes, he has claimed 150 wickets at an average of 19.62 and an economy rate of 5.24. The 35-year-old has registered five five-fers and eight four-fers in wins. In 33 matches that India have lost, he has picked up 47 scalps at an average of 37.29 and an economy rate of 6.12, with one five-wicket haul and two four-wicket hauls.

(Shami vs Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 108 ODIs)

Of his first 108 ODIs, Agarkar was part of 57 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 112 wickets at an average of 20.91 and an economy rate of 4.67. All his seven four-fers at that stage came in wins. In 46 matches that India had lost, he had picked up 48 scalps, averaging 45.89 at an economy rate of 5.65.

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Mohammad Shami vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has a better record in the World Cup after 108 ODIs?

In 18 matches in the ODI World Cup, Shami has picked up 55 wickets, averaging a brilliant 13.52 at an economy rate of 5.13. The fast bowler has four five-fers and as many four-fers in the esteemed tournament. In the 2023 World Cup, Shami was outstanding, with 24 wickets in seven matches at an average of 10.70.

(Shami vs Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison in World Cup after 108 ODIs)

Of his first 108 ODIs, Agarkar played only three in the World Cup. In the 1999 edition, he claimed three wickets at an average of 54 and an economy rate of 5.78. He picked up one wicket each against South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya, but proved expensive in the overall analysis.

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Edited by Renin Wilben Albert