Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami’s wait for an international comeback continues as he was not picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. The 35-year-old claimed 15 wickets in the first two matches of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season for Bengal. However, it wasn’t enough to convince the selectors to hand him a recall.

Shami has missed a majority of international cricket following his heroics in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India. He was recalled for the white-ball series against England at home at the start of the year and even featured in the subsequent Champions Trophy in the UAE. However, he has not been picked for India since the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in March.

To put his international career in perspective, Shami has featured in 108 ODIs so far. In light of ongoing debates around his possible international return, we compare his stats with those of former Australian speedster Brett Lee, who also played 108 ODIs.

### Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee: Who has more wickets and a better average after 108 ODIs?

In his 108 ODIs, Mohammad Shami has taken 206 wickets at an average of 24.05 and an economy rate of 5.58. Notably, 42 of these wickets came in 26 matches against Australia at an average of 30.85. He has also claimed 38 wickets in 16 ODIs versus New Zealand with an impressive average of 21.15. Against England, Shami has picked up 27 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 24.77.

On the other hand, Brett Lee had 192 wickets after 108 ODIs at a better average of 22.19 and a more economical rate of 4.68. He took 33 wickets in 19 ODIs against Pakistan at an average of 24.93. Against India, Lee claimed 24 wickets from 13 matches at an excellent average of 19.04. He also picked up 23 wickets each against England and South Africa from 12 and 11 matches respectively.

### Who has more five-wicket hauls after 108 ODIs?

Shami has six five-wicket hauls and 10 four-wicket hauls in his 108 ODIs. His career-best figures of 7-57 came against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, during the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup. Additionally, he took 5-51 against Australia in Mohali in September 2023. Among his six five-fers, two came against New Zealand, and one each against Australia, Bangladesh, England, and Sri Lanka.

Conversely, after 108 ODIs, Brett Lee had claimed three five-wicket hauls and seven four-wicket hauls. His best performance was 5-27 against India in Adelaide in January 2000. Lee also recorded 5-30 against England in Melbourne (January 2003) and 5-42 versus New Zealand in Gqeberha during the 2003 World Cup.

### Who has a better record in wins after 108 ODIs?

In the 69 matches Team India won with Shami in the squad, he took 150 wickets at an excellent average of 19.62 and an economy rate of 5.24, including five five-wicket hauls and eight four-wicket hauls. In the 33 ODIs India lost, Shami picked up 47 wickets at a higher average of 37.29 and an economy rate of 6.12, with one five-wicket haul and two four-wicket hauls.

For Brett Lee, after 108 ODIs, Australia had won 78 matches in which he claimed 152 wickets at an average of 20.17 and an economy rate of 4.52, along with three five-fers and six four-fers. In 23 matches Australia lost, he took 33 wickets at an average of 32.42 and an economy rate of 5.29.

### Who has a better record in the World Cup after 108 ODIs?

In 18 ODI World Cup matches, Shami has taken 55 wickets at an outstanding average of 13.52 and an economy rate of 5.13. He boasts four five-wicket hauls and four four-wicket hauls in ICC events. Impressively, 24 of these wickets came in seven matches during the 2023 edition, averaging just 10.70, with three five-fers and one four-fer.

Brett Lee played 10 matches in the ODI World Cup (2003), picking up 22 wickets at an average of 17.90 and an economy rate of 4.73. He recorded one five-wicket haul in the tournament, with figures of 5-42 against New Zealand in Gqeberha. Lee also picked up a hat-trick against Kenya in Durban during the same World Cup.

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In summary, both Mohammad Shami and Brett Lee have had illustrious ODI careers characterized by high wicket tallies and match-winning performances. While Lee boasts a slightly better average and economy rate overall, Shami’s recent performances, especially in the 2023 World Cup, underscore his potential value to the Indian team should he make a return to the international fold.
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