Shams Mulani

India

Born March 13, 1997
Birth Place Raigad, Maharashtra
Height -
Role Allrounder
Batting Style Left-Hand Bat
Bowling Style Slow Left-Arm Orthodox
ICC Rankings
TEST ODI T20
Batting - - -
Bowling - - -
Career Information
Teams

Capitals,Mumbai,Mumbai,Mumbai U19,Mumbai U23,Rest of Ind,West Zone

Batting Career Summary
M Inn NO Runs HS Avg BF SR 100 50 4s 6s
FC 33 47 2 1497 97 33.26 2818 53.12 0 14 176 13
ListA 55 28 5 632 75 27.47 828 76.32 0 2 50 9
T20s 43 20 7 186 73 14.3 163 114.11 0 1 19 3
Bowling Career Summary
M Inn B Runs Wkts BBI BBM Econ Avg SR 5W 10W
FC 33 59 7127 3760 164 7/94 11/167 3.16 22.92 43.4 13 6
ListA 55 55 3000 2296 82 4/62 4/62 4.59 28 36.5 0 0
T20s 43 42 936 1023 52 3/18 3/18 6.55 19.67 18 0 0

Shams Mulani is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler who has been climbing the ranks in Indian domestic cricket and is finally getting his chance to shine in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians. Here's a breakdown of his journey:

  • Playing Style: Left-arm orthodox spinner, Handy lower-order batsman
  • IPL Debut: 2024 (for Mumbai Indians)
  • IPL Team (2024): Mumbai Indians (MI)

Domestic Standout:

  • Hailing from Mumbai, Shams has been a consistent performer in domestic tournaments, particularly for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.
  • He impressed everyone with his wicket-taking abilities, becoming the highest wicket-taker in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy season and a vital contributor in the ongoing 2024 edition.

Long Road to the IPL:

  • Despite his domestic success, Shams Mulani wasn't picked up in previous IPL auctions.
  • However, he was a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians during their victorious 2020 IPL campaign, gaining valuable experience.

Breakthrough Opportunity (IPL 2024):

  • With his consistent domestic performances and experience with the Mumbai Indians setup, Shams Mulani finally earned an IPL contract in the 2024 auction.
  • Mumbai Indians, known for nurturing young talent, are looking to him to bolster their spin attack.

Strengths and Role in MI (IPL 2024):

  • Accuracy and Control: Shams Mulani is known for his tight bowling, making it difficult for batsmen to score runs.
  • Variations: He possesses a good repertoire of deliveries, including the traditional arm ball and the quicker slider.
  • Lower-Order Batting: While bowling is his primary strength, he can contribute some valuable runs in the lower order with his handy batting skills.

Looking Ahead:

  • IPL 2024 presents a golden opportunity for Shams Mulani to showcase his talent on the biggest stage.
  • If he can perform well, he could establish himself as a vital part of the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack for seasons to come.