Mohammed Shami played his last Test in 2023. Photo: AP
\n\nAn era ended in Indian cricket as Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday (November 6). One of the best Indian pacers in home conditions, Shami played his last Test against Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship final. An injury following the 2023 ODI World Cup cost him his place in the Indian team. While he made his white-ball return for a brief period, Shami didn't play another Test after the WTC final. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel reacted to Shami's retirement before the second ODI between India and New Zealand.
\n\nSpeaking on the Sony Sports Network, Morkel said: "Yeah, I was quite fortunate when I first started with the group for Shami to be a part of the team. You know, highly skilful player, a quality guy to have around in the group. And I was quite lucky when I joined for him to bring sort of the Indian language into the dressing room. He helped me quite a lot. So a sad day to see him go."
\n\nMorkel joined the Indian dressing room in 2024. Shami finally made his India comeback in 2025 and…
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