- Experienced Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on November 6, 2026.
- He shared an emotional message on Instagram to announce the end of his Test career. The 36-year-old Shami took a total of 229 wickets in the 64 Test matches he played for India.
- Shami’s Test career began on November 6, 2013, against the West Indies at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- Interestingly, he announced his retirement exactly 13 years after his international Test debut.
- His final Test match was the World Test Championship final against Australia, held at The Oval in London in June 2023.
- Over the course of his 64 Test matches, Shami claimed 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. During this period, he also achieved the feat of taking five wickets in an innings on six occasions.
- His 13-year journey in Indian Test cricket concluded with a legacy of stellar bowling performances and numerous memorable achievements.
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