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Right Owned by Independent News ServiceIndia bowling coach Morne Morkel reacts to Mohammed Shami's Test retirement
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Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on November 6 via a late‑night social media post. The following day India’s bowling coach, former South African pacer Morne Morkel, praised Shami’s influence, saying the fast bowler helped him settle into the Indian dressing room, understand the team’s philosophy and even the “Indian language”. Morkel noted that Shami’s presence was valuable both on the field and inside the dressing room and expressed happiness that Shami will continue playing white‑ball cricket for Bengal and in the IPL. Former head coach Ravi Shastri voiced disappointment that Shami did not receive another Test opportunity.
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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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Shami represented India in 64 Test matches, claiming 229 wickets in 122 innings at an average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 3.30
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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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Ace India pacer Mohammed Shami announced his Test retirement on November 6. He announced the decision through a social media post late at night. On the following day, India bowling coach Morne Morkel shared his reaction, recalling the fast bowler's influence both on the field and inside the dressing…
