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Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsMohammad Shami Defined An Era Of Pace Bowling: BCCI
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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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Former South Africa pacer and India bowling coach Morne Morkel has paid tribute to Mohammed Shami following the latter's decision to retire from Test cricket, recalling how the Indian speedster helped him adapt to the dressing-room environment when he joined the team.
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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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The BCCI on Saturday paid a glowing tribute Mohammad Shami, saying the wily India pacer defined an era of pace bowling in Test cricket.
