Mohammed Shami Retirement: Indian team's experienced and star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made a big announcement of his retirement from Test cricket. On Friday night, he shared a very emotional post on the social media platform and informed about his Test retirement. However, even after leaving Test cricket, it is a matter of relief for Indian fans that Shami will continue to play for India in ODI and T20 formats. Let us tell you that Mohammed Shami played his last test match against Australia in the year 2023. At the same time, he is out of Team India since Champions Trophy 2025. However, he has made it clear that he will continue playing white ball cricket. He has been included in the Bengal team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Mohammed Shami shared emotional post on retirement
Announcing his retirement, Mohammed Shami shared an emotional post on social media, in which he wrote that he is saying goodbye to Test cricket with a heavy heart but with many beautiful memories.
Shami wrote, “I am bidding farewell to the white jersey, but never to the memories associated with it… When I wore India's Test jersey for the first time, I had only one dream… to do something for my country. After that, every wicket, every struggle, every injury and every successful comeback has taught me something or the other in life. Test cricket is not just a format for me, but has been a very special part of my life. Today, with a heavy heart and countless beautiful memories, I “I have decided to retire from Test cricket.”
Shami further wrote, “Heartfelt thanks to every teammate, coach, family and those crores of Indians who supported me in this journey, who kept their faith in me in both good and difficult times. Heartfelt thanks also to BCCI and Cricket Association of Bengal, who believed in my talent, gave me opportunities to grow and played an important role in this journey of my cricket. Your support and trust will always be special for me. Even though my last Test ball has been bowled on the field, India The pride of playing for will always be alive in my heart. Thank you, Test cricket.”
He may have been living a life away from the white jersey, but he has never been associated with it…🇮🇳❤️
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
Mohammed Shami's test career
Mohammed Shami's journey in Test cricket has been full of achievements. He started his Test career in 2013 with a match against West Indies. Since then he became one of the most reliable fast bowlers of the Indian Test team. However, due to injury and other reasons, he could not play any Test match for Team India again after the final of the World Test Championship played in the year 2023.
Shami played a total of 64 test matches for India in his 13-year long career. During this period, while bowling with excellent line-length, he has taken a total of 229 wickets at an excellent average of 27.71. Shami, who troubled the batsmen with his swing in the Test format, also achieved the feat of taking 5 or more wickets in an innings 6 times.
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