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Shami defined an era of pace bowling: BCCI

Shami defined an era of pace bowling: BCCI

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The BCCI on Saturday hailed Mohammad Shami as the wily pacer who defined an era of pace bowling in Test cricket. Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday night, ending a 13‑year journey that began on November 6, the same day he made his debut. He finished with 229 wickets in 64 Tests, taken in 122 innings at an average of 27.71, placing him among India’s great seamers alongside Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah. His final appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    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 · 5 outlets

    New Delhi: The BCCI Saturday paid a glowing tribute Mohammad Shami, saying the wily India pacer defined an era of pace bowling in Test cricket. Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket Friday night. He ended his Test journey with 229 wickets from 64 matches, making him the sixth most…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 3 outlets

    Shami Retirement : Mohammed Shami's decision to walk away from Test cricket has drawn an emotional response from India's bowling coach Morne Morkel. The former South African pacer, who joined Gautam Gambhir's support staff in 2024, reflected on the significant influence Shami had on him during his…

    — ABP Live

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New Delhi: The BCCI Saturday paid a glowing tribute Mohammad Shami, saying the wily India pacer defined an era of pace bowling in Test cricket. Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket Friday night. He ended his Test journey with 229 wickets from 64 matches, making him the sixth most…

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Shami defined an era of pace bowling: BCCI

New Delhi: The BCCI Saturday paid a glowing tribute Mohammad Shami, saying the wily India pacer defined an era of pace bowling in Test cricket. Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket Friday night. He ended his Test journey with 229 wickets from 64 matches, making him the sixth most…

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“Hope BCCI will recognise his services, rope him in for coaching gig”: Azharuddin on Shami’s Test retirement

Shami on Friday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to his 13-year journey in the longest format of the game on the very same day he made his Test debut – November 6. The veteran represented India in 64 Test matches, claiming 229 wickets in 122 innings at an average of 27.71…

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'God did not accept it': Ex-India cricketer on Shami's unfulfilled Test comeback

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a notable 13-year career. Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla expressed disappointment over Shami's inability to return to the Indian side. Shami last represented India in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia…

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