‘Thank you, Test Cricket’: Shami retires from longest format of the game
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 13-year career. He expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and the BCCI while reflecting on his journey and achievements.
Why it matters
Shami is a significant figure in international cricket, and his departure marks the end of a notable era for the Indian Test team.
NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has retired from Test cricket, closing a 13-year career in the longest format with an emotional message on Instagram on Friday night.The announcement came exactly 13 years after his Test debut. Shami first played for India in the format on 6 November 2013, against West Indies in Kolkata.“I am bidding farewell to the white jersey, but never to the memories associated with it,” Shami wrote.Recalling his first Test cap, he added: “When I wore India’s Test jersey for the first time, I had only one dream — to do something for my country. Since then, every wicket, every struggle, every injury, and every comeback has taught me something.”He described the format as far more than a place to play.“Test cricket has not just been a format for me, it has been a deeply special part of my life,” Shami further noted.
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