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“Sad day to see him go”: Morkel pays heartfelt tribute to Shami after Test retirement

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Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a 13‑year international red‑ball career in which he took 229 wickets in 64 matches, making him the sixth most successful Indian pacer. He shared a video message from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, and said he will continue playing white‑ball formats. The retirement prompted tributes, including a heartfelt message from former cricketer Manoj Tiwary calling it a “legend’s farewell” and a comment from South African bowler Morkel describing the day as sad. Netizens also lauded his career.

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  • left · 6 outlets

    Kolkata: India pacer Mohammed Shami on Friday, November 6, announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a 13-year career, but he will continue to play white-ball formats. Shami ended his international red-ball journey with 229 wickets from 64 matches, making him the sixth…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 6 outlets

    Kolkata, Nov 6: 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…

    — Greater Kashmir

  • right · 6 outlets

    Kolkata, Nov 6 (PTI): India pacer Mohammed Shami on Friday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing curtains down on a 13-year career but he will continue to play white ball formats. Shami ended his international red ball journey with 229 wickets from 64 matches, making him the sixth…

    — ABP Live

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Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a career that saw him become one of India’s most dependable fast bowlers across conditions and on the biggest stages.

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“Sad day to see him go”: Morkel pays heartfelt tribute to Shami after Test retirement

Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a career that saw him become one of India’s most dependable fast bowlers across conditions and on the biggest stages.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

‘Legends don't say goodbye’: Ex-cricketer's tribute for Shami after retirement

Mohammed Shami has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a distinguished twelve-year journey. Over his career, he participated in 64 Tests, claiming 229 wickets for India, with standout performances particularly against South Africa and Australia. Manoj Tiwary…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Exactly 13 years after making his Test debut, Shami retires from longest format

CHENNAI: Exactly 13 years after making his Test debut at Eden Gardens against West Indies, fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on Friday. The 36-year-old pacer made an announcement in this regard via an emotional post on his Instagram page. The…

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