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Center-Right Owned by ABP Group'Sad Day To See Him Go': India Coach Pays Tribute To Mohammed Shami After Test Retirement
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Mohammed Shami’s retirement from Test cricket has been hailed as the end of an era. The BCCI described him as a wily pacer who defined an era of pace bowling, thanking him as Test cap No. 279 and placing him alongside legends such as Kapil Dev, Jasprit Bumrah, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan for his sheer impact on games. Former teammates, cricketers and IPL franchises gathered to celebrate his contribution, with the cricket fraternity noting his role as Virat Kohli’s go‑to man at home and a second‑innings specialist. The tribute underscored his lasting legacy in Indian fast bowling.
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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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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid tribute to Mohammed Shami following his Test retirement, thanking the Indian pacer for defining an era of Indian fast bowling and acknowledging his contribution as Test cap No. 279.
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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…
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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…
