New Delhi. Indian cricket team's experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket. On Friday, he shared information about his decision through social media. Shami said in an emotional message that even though he will no longer be seen in the white jersey, the memories of playing Test cricket for India will always remain with him.
Expressing his feelings on the social media platform 'X', 36-year-old Shami wrote that when he wore the Indian Test jersey for the first time, his only goal was to do something special for the country. The wickets, challenges, injuries and every experience of returning to the field in his subsequent journey taught him a lot.
He said that Test cricket is not just a sporting format for him but has been a very important part of his life. With a heavy heart and countless memories, he is saying goodbye to this format.
In his message, Shami thanked his teammates, coaches, family and fans. He said that the support of crores of Indians who have stood by him through good and bad times and have faith in him means a lot to him. Along with this, thanks were also given to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). According to Shami, these institutions expressed confidence in his talent and gave him opportunities to advance his career.
He concluded his message by saying that even though his last Test ball had been bowled on the field, the pride of playing for India would always remain in his heart.
Was out of Team India for a long time
Mohammed Shami had not been able to be a part of the Indian team's Test plans for a long time. He last played an international match for India in March 2025. At the same time, his last appearance in Test cricket was against Australia in June 2023.
Shami's test career was like this
Mohammed Shami made his Test cricket debut in November 2013. In a career spanning about 13 years, he played 64 test matches for India. During this period, he took a total of 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. He achieved the feat of taking five or more wickets in an innings six times.
Apart from bowling, Shami also contributed with the bat. He has 750 runs in his name in Test cricket, which includes two half-centuries. His performance in limited overs cricket has also been impressive. Shami has so far taken 206 wickets in 108 ODI matches and 27 wickets in 25 T20 International matches for India.
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