Amroha. Discussions are going on about the future of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami after his retirement from Test cricket. Meanwhile, his elder brother Mohammad Haseeb has clarified that Shami's entire focus is now on limited overs cricket. He said that Shami is completely fit and ready to take wickets on the field. The player's job is to perform well, while the decision of selection in the team is in the hands of the selection committee.
External discussions regarding selection do not matter
Mohammad Haseeb told that Shami believes that he should focus on his performance. It is the right of the selectors to give a chance to which player in the team. Shami is not affected by the ongoing discussions and speculations regarding selection. His aim is to perform better on the field.
Eye on Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
According to Haseeb, after his retirement from Test cricket, Shami's focus will be on Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and limited overs format. He said that there is no problem regarding Shami's fitness. Despite challenges like injuries and being out of the team, he has bounced back several times in his career.
229 wickets in 13 years of test career
Mohammed Shami made his Test cricket debut in 2013 against West Indies. He played 64 test matches for India and took 229 wickets. During this period, he achieved the feat of taking five or more wickets in an innings six times. His last Test match was the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.
The decision to retire was taken after discussion with family.
Before saying goodbye to Test cricket, Shami had talked to his family and close friends. He had reached the farm house in his native village Sahaspur Alinagar on November 6. There, after discussing with elder brother Haseeb, mother Anjum Ara and friends, he made his decision of retirement public.
Clarification given on speculations about joining politics
His brother also clarified his position on the discussions about Shami's entry into politics. Haseeb said that it is not appropriate to link meeting a person with political activity. At present Shami has no intention of entering politics and no member of the family is even thinking in this direction. Despite his departure from Test cricket, Shami's cricket journey will continue and his focus will now be on his performance in limited overs matches.