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Shami helped me lot when I joined Indian dressing room: Bowling coach Morne Morkel

Shami helped me lot when I joined Indian dressing room: Bowling coach Morne Morkel

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Fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket in an Instagram video, ending a 13‑year international career that included 64 Tests for India. Former South Africa pacer and India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said Shami helped him settle into the Indian dressing room, understand the team’s philosophy and “Indian language”. Former head coach Ravi Shastri expressed disappointment that Shami did not receive another chance in the format, noting the difference between gym work and match play. Morkel added that Shami will continue playing white‑ball cricket for Bengal and in the IPL with intensity.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Bowling coach Morne Morkel credited Mohammed Shami for helping him settle into the Indian dressing room as the fast bowler announced his retirement from Test cricket.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 2 outlets

    Mohammed Shami’s presence in the Indian dressing room during his early days as bowling coach helped him understand the team’s philosophy and “Indian language”, former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel said on former’s decision to retire from Test cricket. Morkel joined Indian team as bowling coach in…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, bringing an end to a significant chapter in his international cricket career. The seasoned pacer shared the decision in an emotional social media post, reflecting on his journey in the longest format and thanking…

    — India TV

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Bowling coach Morne Morkel credited Mohammed Shami for helping him settle into the Indian dressing room as the fast bowler announced his retirement from Test cricket.

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Shami helped me lot when I joined Indian dressing room: Bowling coach Morne Morkel

Bowling coach Morne Morkel credited Mohammed Shami for helping him settle into the Indian dressing room as the fast bowler announced his retirement from Test cricket.

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'What more do you want him to prove?': Shastri questions selectors over Shami's retirement

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is disappointed that Mohammed Shami did not get another chance in India's Test team before announcing his retirement from the format. Shastri said playing in the gym and bowling in an actual match were two different things. According to him, a bowler's ability to…

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