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Mohammed Shami announces retirement from Test cricket
Published : Saturday, 7 November, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Observer Online Report
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Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, calling time on his red-ball international career exactly 13 years after making his format debut.
The 36-year-old pacer made the announcement via a post on his official Instagram account on Thursday (November 6). Shami had made his Test debut on the very same date in 2013 at the Eden Gardens against the West Indies, where he registered his career-best match figures of 9 for 118.
Shami ends his Test career with 229 wickets from 64 matches, standing as India’s sixth highest wicket-taker among pacers and 12th overall in the format. Featuring six five-wicket hauls, his last appearance in Test cricket was during the World Test Championship final in 2023.
"In this 13-year journey, this cap and ball made me 'Mohammed Shami'. I went through many ups and downs, fell, got hurt, suffered injuries, but for the honour of this badge, I stood up again," Shami stated in his farewell message, expressing gratitude to his coaches, trainers, physios, and fans.
"On November 6, I received this cap, and today on November 6, I am ending this 13-year journey. I am retiring on the exact day I made my debut," he added.
Shami confirmed that while he is retiring from red-ball international cricket, he will continue to play white-ball formats, domestic cricket, and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
-EM
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