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Center-Right Owned by Living Media India13 years after Test debut, Mohammed Shami bids farewell to the longest format
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Fast bowler Mohammed Shami, 36, 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. In his 13‑year Test career he played 64 matches, taking 229 wickets in 122 innings with a bowling average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 3.30. He thanked supporters in his social media message and confirmed the decision on the anniversary of his debut.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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