Gujarat Titans put on another outstanding all-round performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs to secure a playoff spot on Monday. While Shubman Gill shone with the bat, scoring a century, Mohammed Shami produced stunning figures of 4/20, earning him the Purple Cap (awarded to the top wicket-taker). When former India head coach Ravi Shastri asked Shami about the dietary secret behind his performance, the veteran pacer gave a cheeky response that had everyone in stitches.
Shastri inquired about Shami’s diet, given 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 responded to Shastri’s question, and the Gujarat Titans seamer began to laugh as well.