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

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

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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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What each side is saying

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  • left · 6 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 · 7 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 · 6 outlets

    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…

    — India TV

RSS excerpt

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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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

'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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“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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