India's Mohammed Shami was on Monday described as being "like a Ferrari" following his performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 victory over New Zealand as a career which has witnessed a series of professional and private highs and lows took another twist.

Shami claimed 5-54 as India made it five wins in five with a four-wicket victory over the Kiwis in Dharamsala to move closer to the semi-finals. The 33-year-old sat out the first four games of the tournament but seized his opportunity when all-rounder Hardik Pandya missed Sunday's match through injury. Shami remains India's most experienced quick in a fast bowling pack which includes Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.