Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami ends his Test career after 64 matches and 229 wickets.
Mohammed Shami, 36, announced his retirement from Test cricket via Instagram on Friday. He will continue to play white-ball cricket.
Key takeaways
- Mohammed Shami retired from Test cricket on Friday via Instagram.
- He played 64 Tests for India and took 229 wickets.
- Shami will continue playing white-ball cricket.
- His last Test was the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval.
Mohammed Shami has retired from Test cricket, ESPNcricinfo reported. The 36-year-old India fast bowler made the announcement on Friday through an Instagram post, ending a Test career that began in November 2013. He said he would continue to play white-ball cricket.
Shami's Test career in numbers
Shami made his Test debut against West Indies at Eden Gardens on 6 November 2013, according to The Hindu. 71, ESPNcricinfo said. He recorded six five-wicket hauls, The Hindu reported.
His last Test appearance was in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023, both sources said. Australia won that match by 209 runs to win the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship.
Shami's farewell message
Shami said on Instagram that he was ending his 13-year Test journey on the anniversary of his debut. He thanked his coaches, trainers, physios and fans. He said he would continue playing white-ball cricket, including the IPL and domestic matches.
Why Shami's retirement matters
ESPNcricinfo described Shami as the sixth-most successful fast bowler for India. He never lost a Test series at home. India won 31 of the 64 Tests he played in and drew 13. Nearly 45% of his dismissals were bowled or lbw.
The Hindu said he claimed 131 wickets in 35 Tests in South Africa, the West Indies and India, averaging under 25. ESPNcricinfo noted that Shami's best Test bowling performance was a match haul of 9 for 118 against West Indies on debut, featuring reverse swing.
He also broke Alastair Cook's stumps in half during India's 4-0 Test series win over England in 2016.
What happens next for Shami
Shami will continue playing white-ball cricket, ESPNcricinfo reported. RevSportz said he was included in Bengal's squad for the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. No date or venue for his next match was given in the sources.
Mohammed Shami Test career summary
Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
Tests played | 64 |
Wickets | 229 |
Bowling average | 27.71 |
Five-wicket hauls | 6 |
India wins | 31 |
India draws | 13 |
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