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Mohammed Shami: Virat Kohli’s go-to man at home and a second innings specialist

Mohammed Shami: Virat Kohli’s go-to man at home and a second innings specialist

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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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  • left · 5 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 · 5 outlets

    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

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 6 outlets

    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…

    — ABP Live

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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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