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Mohammad Shami Announces Test Retirement On 13th Anniversary Of His Debut

Mohammad Shami Announces Test Retirement On 13th Anniversary Of His Debut

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Mohammed Shami, the 36‑year‑old Indian fast bowler, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, November 6, via an emotional Instagram post, exactly 13 years after his debut at Eden Gardens against the West Indies. The social‑media message thanked supporters and marked the end of a 13‑year Test career that made him one of India’s most effective pace bowlers. He indicated he will continue playing in the white‑ball formats.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from red-ball cricket, bringing an end to his career in the longest format of the game.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 5 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 · 5 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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Mohammed Shami has brought his international career in Test cricket to a close, ending a 13-year journey that established him as one of India's most effective fast bowlers. The 36-year-old confirmed his decision through a social media message on Friday, November 6, thanking the people who supported…

Coverage arrived over 19 hours — first from The Times of India, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Mohammad Shami Announces Test Retirement On 13th Anniversary Of His Debut

Mohammed Shami has brought his international career in Test cricket to a close, ending a 13-year journey that established him as one of India's most effective fast bowlers. The 36-year-old confirmed his decision through a social media message on Friday, November 6, thanking the people who supported…

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…

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

‘Thank you, Test Cricket’: Shami retires from longest format of the game

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, exactly 13 years after making his debut against West Indies in 2013. The 36-year-old fast bowler signed off with 229 wickets from 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls. Shami last played a Test in June 2023 against Australia…

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