New Delhi: Indian cricket team’s veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket. On Friday (November 6), Shami shared a video on social media and wished Diwali to the fans. Along with this, he also made public his decision to say goodbye to red ball cricket. However, Shami will be available for Team India in ODI and T20 International cricket.
Shami played his last Test match against Australia in June 2023. This was the final match of the World Test Championship. After this he could not return to the Indian Test team.
Was trying to make a comeback in the test team
Mohammed Shami was continuously walking out of the Test team. However, he had not given up hope of a comeback and was continuously playing in Ranji Trophy for Bengal.
He may be leaving the white jersey, but he has never been associated with Judi…
When I wore India’s Test jersey for the first time, I had only one dream – to show success for my country.
After that, every wicket, every struggle, every injury and every comeback did not give me much… pic.twitter.com/hBsH0z7YQl— @MdShami11 November 6, 2026
In the last Ranji season, Shami performed brilliantly and took 36 wickets in his name. He was also a part of the Bengal team in the current Ranji season. He had taken 14 wickets in three matches. Despite this, he has now decided to retire from Test cricket.
Shami bid farewell by writing an emotional post
Mohammed Shami looked emotional while announcing his retirement from Test cricket. He shared the video on social media and wished Diwali and in the caption informed about his farewell from Red Ball Cricket.
Shami wrote, “I am bidding farewell to the white jersey, but never to the memories associated with it. When I wore the Indian jersey for the first time, I had only one dream – to do something for India. After that, every wicket, every struggle, every injury and every comeback taught me something or the other.”
He further wrote, “Test cricket is not just a format for me, it has been a very special part of my life. Today, with a heavy heart and beautiful memories, I have decided to retire from Test cricket. Heartfelt thanks to every teammate, coach, family who supported me in this journey and to the crores of Indians who kept faith in me in both good and difficult times.”
Expressed gratitude to BCCI and Bengal Cricket
Mohammed Shami also thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for supporting his cricket career.
He wrote, “Heartfelt thanks also to BCCI and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), who believed in my talent, gave me opportunities to grow and played an important role in my cricket journey. Your support and trust will always be special to me. Even though my last Test ball has been bowled on the field, the pride of playing for India will always be alive in my heart. Thank you Test cricket. Yours Shami.”
Mohammed Shami’s test career was like this
Mohammed Shami finished his Test career with 64 Test matches. During this period, he bowled in 122 innings and took a total of 229 wickets at an average of 27.71.
His best bowling performance was 118 runs for 9 wickets. Shami achieved the feat of taking five wickets 6 times in his Test career. Even after his departure from Test cricket, Indian fans will expect great performance from him in ODI and T20 International cricket.