Mohammed Shami Announces Retirement From Test Cricket

Mohammed Shami retires from Tests [Source: AFP]

Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The legendary Indian fast bowler confirmed the same on Friday, November 6.

Notably, the day also marked the completion of 13 years since he landed his Test debut for India. Aged 36 at the moment, the speedster made his Test debut way back in November 2013 against the West Indies in Kolkata.

Mohammed Shami quits Test cricket, India’s white-ball dream still on

Mohammed Shami, who made his Test debut alongside Rohit Sharma way back in November 2013, has announced his retirement from the format. The legendary Indian fast bowler confirmed the same through an emotional social media video on Instagram.

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Shami reminisced his journey, and expressed his love for the format. The cricketer also thanked his coaches, fans, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and the BCCI for helping him shape his red-ball career.

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