BREAKING: Mohammed Shami RETIRES from Test Cricket
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Mohammed Shami announced his Test retirement on Friday, November 6.
Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shocked the entire cricket fraternity after announcing his retirement from Test Cricket. The premier pacer made the decision public with an emotional video on his Instagram account.
Mohammed Shami played 64 Tests for India and picked 364 wickets at an average of 27.17. He also picked six five-wicket hauls and played a vital role in India’s success overseas in the longest format of the game. Shami along with Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav, formed a formidable bowling lineup, which troubled many teams.
Mohammed Shami’s last appearance for India in Tests came during the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23. However, after that, he suffered an injury and was completely sidelined from the Test setup.
He continued playing red-ball cricket at domestic and performed well with the ball; however, the selectors denied picking him, citing fitness issues. Now, after repeated denials, the veteran pacer decided to call time on his Test career. He, however, expressed his desire to play white-ball cricket for India.
Test cricket has been more than just a format for me – Mohammed Shami
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Shami took to his Social media handles and said:
I’m leaving behind the white jersey, but never the memories tied to it. When I first wore India’s Test jersey, I had just one dream — to do something for my country. Since then, every wicket, every struggle, every injury and every comeback has taught me something. Test cricket has been more than just a format for me; it has been an incredibly special part of my life.
Today, with a heavy heart and countless beautiful memories, I am deciding to retire from Test cricket. My heartfelt thanks to every teammate, coach, family member and those millions of Indians who stood by me on this journey and kept their faith in me through both good times and difficult ones.
He also thanked BCCI, CAB and all his supporters for believing in him. He added:
My heartfelt thanks also to the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), who believed in my talent, gave me opportunities to grow and played an important role in my cricketing journey. Your support and trust will always be special to me. Even though my last Test ball on the field may have been bowled, the pride of playing for India will always live on in my heart. Thank you, Test Cricket.
Notably, Shami made his Test debut on 6th November against the West Indies, and now 13 years later, he retired on the same date. Not only with the ball, Shami was pretty handy with the bat as well in Test Cricket. His most memorable rather best innings with the bat was at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in 2021 against England, when he slammed half-century, and along with Jasprit Bumrah helped India take a winning lead.
How many Test did Mohammed Shami played for India?
Mohammed Shami played 64 Tests for India, and picked 364 wickets at an average of 27.17
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