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Shami helped me a lot when I joined Indian dressing room: Bowling coach Morkel

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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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  • left · 1 outlet

    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 · 2 outlets

    Mohammed Shami’s presence in the Indian dressing room during his early days as bowling coach helped him understand the team’s philosophy and “Indian language”, former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel said on former’s decision to retire from Test cricket. Morkel joined Indian team as bowling coach in…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    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…

    — India TV

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Mohammed Shami’s presence in the Indian dressing room during his early days as bowling coach helped him understand the team’s philosophy and “Indian language”, former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel said on former’s decision to retire from Test cricket. Morkel joined Indian team as bowling coach in…

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Shami helped me a lot when I joined Indian dressing room: Bowling coach Morkel

Mohammed Shami’s presence in the Indian dressing room during his early days as bowling coach helped him understand the team’s philosophy and “Indian language”, former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel said on former’s decision to retire from Test cricket. Morkel joined Indian team as bowling coach in…

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'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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