Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket, to continue playing white-ball formats
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 12-year career, though he intends to continue playing white-ball formats. He concludes his Test tenure with 229 wickets across 64 matches.
Why it matters
Shami's retirement marks the end of a significant era for the Indian pace attack, impacting the team's transition strategy in the longest format of the game.
Kolkata Out-of-favour India pacer Mohammed Shami on Friday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a 12-year career in which he claimed 229 wickets from 64 matches. The 36-year-old, who has been out of the Indian team since the 2025 Champions Trophy, announced his decision through an Instagram post, adding that he would continue to play white-ball cricket. "I am leaving the white jersey, but never the memories connected to it. When I first wore India's Test jersey, I had only a dream — to do something for my country. After that every wicket, every struggle, every injury and every comeback taught me something," Shami wrote. "Test cricket is not just a format for me, it is a very special part of my life. Today I am deciding to retire from Test cricket with a heavy heart and unlimited beautiful memories," he added.
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