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Ravi Shastri Unhappy With Shami's Exit, Remarks Raise Questions Over Gambhir-Agarkar Era

Ravi Shastri Unhappy With Shami's Exit, Remarks Raise Questions Over Gambhir-Agarkar Era

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Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, prompting tributes from bowling coach Morne Morkel, who said Shami helped him settle into the Indian dressing room, understand the team’s philosophy and “Indian language,” and praised Shami’s continued intensity in domestic cricket. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expressed disappointment that Shami did not receive another Test opportunity before retiring, noting that gym work and match bowling are different. Shami will keep playing white‑ball cricket for Bengal and in the IPL.

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  • center · 1 outlet

    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…

    — The Times of India

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    Mohammad Shami Retirement: Mohammed Shami's decision to retire from Test cricket has prompted a strong reaction from former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who believes the experienced fast bowler deserved another opportunity in the longest format. Shastri expressed disappointment over Shami's…

    — ABP Live

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Mohammad Shami Retirement: Mohammed Shami's decision to retire from Test cricket has prompted a strong reaction from former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who believes the experienced fast bowler deserved another opportunity in the longest format. Shastri expressed disappointment over Shami's…

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Ravi Shastri Unhappy With Shami's Exit, Remarks Raise Questions Over Gambhir-Agarkar Era

Mohammad Shami Retirement: Mohammed Shami's decision to retire from Test cricket has prompted a strong reaction from former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who believes the experienced fast bowler deserved another opportunity in the longest format. Shastri expressed disappointment over Shami's…

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

'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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