Overview

• Ravi Shastri and Bharat Arun said they teased Shami about a massive biryani lunch on day four of the 2018 Johannesburg Test, which stoked his competitive edge.
• Frustrated by the biryani comment, Shami rejected the plate and later joked that channeling his anger into bowling led to a five-wicket haul.
• His fifer helped bowl South Africa out inside four days and sealed a 63-run win in India’s second victory at the Wanderers Stadium.
• Shami’s post-match quip “Make me angry all the time” highlights how he harnessed frustration to power one of his standout Test performances.
• Selectors led by Ajit Agarkar omitted Shami from the upcoming five-Test England tour squad, citing unresolved fitness issues despite his match-winning record.