"I'm In Gujarat, Won't Get The Food I Like But..." Mohammed Shami Quips After Match

Mohammed Shami gave a cheeky response to Ravi Shastri when asked about the kind of food he is eating to keep his performance levels up in IPL 2023.

Gujarat Titans put in another brilliant all-round show in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs to book a spot in playoffs on Monday. While Shubman Gill shone with the bat, scoring a century, Mohammed Shami produced stunning figures of 4/20 which also enabled him to become the Purple Cap (given to top wicket-taker) holder. When Shami was asked about the dietary secret behind his performance by former India head coach Ravi Shastri, the veteran pacer gave a cheeky response that left everyone in splits.

Shastri asked Shami about the kind of food he eats, considering how the veteran pacer is becoming an even stronger performer, even during peak summer days.

Ravi Shastri:Tell me what food do you eat? You are becoming even stronger. It's been one and a half months, the temperature is rising but you are running even at faster speeds.

Mohammed Shami:"Gujarat mein hun, mera khaana nahi milega na. Lekin Gujarati food enjoy kar raha hun (I am in Gujarat. I won't get my food here. But, I am enjoying Gujarati food nonetheless.)"

Shami had a cheeky smile on his face as he answered the question from Shastri, who also started to laugh upon hearing what the Gujarat Titans seamer had to say.