The biography of Indian cricket star, fast bowler Mohammed Shami is a good topic for a biopic film!

The gathering of cricketers and film stars during the semi-final match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was worth seeing. Former Manchester United star David Beckham, who is currently in India as the brand ambassador of UNICEF, was also engrossed in watching Mohammed Shami's bowling along with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli at the Wankhede ground. The screen film stars John Abraham, Ranbir Kapoor, Siddharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani etc. present there had the same feeling as if they were watching Shami's biopic.

In a historic performance on Wednesday, pace sensation Mohammed Shami etched his name in 50-over World Cup history by posting the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in the tournament.

 Shami's extraordinary seven wickets made headlines. India registered a 70-run win over New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

After watching the World Cup semi-final, the media and spectators started calling the semi-final 'Shami Final'. People watching the match said - 'Salute to him, he is a magician, a great cricketer.' A biopic should be made on this player. It will be a blockbuster.

Shami's life is full of twists. It has all the ingredients of a great film. Mohammed Shami was accused of not playing well against Pakistan in the last World Cup, Team India lost the match against Pakistan. Hundreds of messages were left on Shami's Instagram account. In which it was said that he is a 'traitor' and he should be dropped from the Indian team. Shami became the main target of criticism after the defeat in Dubai. Even though the then Indian captain Virat Kohli admitted that his side was 'outplayed'. "We all felt sorry for Mohammed Shami."

In 2018, the fast bowler's wife Hasin Jahan had accused him of having affairs with multiple women and domestic abuse. Although Shami denied the allegations, he faced anger from public for some time. He lost his central contract with Team India as several sections were filed against him.

Apart from cricket and sports, one aspect of Shami's life is his strong spirit to do something for the people. He is associated with hair restoration procedures along with Dr. Arika Bansal and Dr. Pradeep Sethi, who are committed to the hair plant. Many clinics are involved in eugenics hair science. He is known for his inspirational messages for mental health and motivation. He is associated with cricket brands and collaborates with many clinics in Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Shami's life has been like a roller coaster ride, so for filmmakers, Mohammed Shami's life can be the subject of a great film. It is worth noting that filmmakers can make a good biopic on Mohammed Shami. His life has all the ingredients of a good screenplay. And, if someone makes a film then this biopic will be a salute to the great cricketer of our Team India.

- Sharad Rai