Will continue playing ODI and T-20
Kolkata, (Language) Indian cricket team's experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday. along with this their 12 The year long Test career came to an end. Shami has 64 in test matches 229 Got wickets.
36-year-old Shami was out of the Indian Test team for a long time. He 2025 Has not been able to make a place in the Indian team since the Champions Trophy. He informed about his retirement by sharing a post on the social media platform Instagram. However, he clarified that he will not be playing ODI and T-20 Like we will continue to play in the limited overs format.
Shami said, ''i'm saying goodbye to the white jersey, But can never leave the memories associated with it. When I wore India's test jersey for the first time, At that time I had only one dream in my mind – to do something for my country. After this every wicket, every struggle, Every injury and every comeback taught me something.''
he said, ''Test cricket is not just a format for me, Rather, it is a very special part of my life. Today, with a heavy heart and countless beautiful memories, I have decided to retire from Test cricket.'' Shami on 6 November 2013 Made his Test debut against West Indies at the historic Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata. In his test career he 27.71 with an average of 229 Took wickets. During this period, he took 5 or more wickets in an innings 6 times.
Shami South Africa, Played in West Indies and India 35 in test matches 131 Got wickets. His bowling average in these matches 25 remained less than. His performance in South Africa was particularly memorable. 2018 Shami in the second innings of the Johannesburg Test on the Indian team's South Africa tour. 28 Five wickets were taken for giving away runs. Due to his performance, India got a consolation victory in the Test series.