Mohammed Shami Announces Retirement
\n\nMohammed Shami has retired from Test cricket, bringing down curtains on an illustrious career that lasted a decade. Shami hasn't played for India much since he picked up an injury during the ODI World Cup 2023, with the management consistently citing his fitness as a major hurdle in his comeback to the Indian cricket team, even though he continued to play domestic cricket.
\n\nShami, who last played Test cricket for India in the WTC final against Australia at the Oval in 2023, was consistently ignored by the selectors for Test matches, and the snub from the New Zealand series might have finally made him realise that the team has moved on from him. If Shami was to make a comeback, New Zealand was the perfect country for his return, with the remaining Tests in the current WTC cycle to be played in the subcontinent; however, India opted to keep him at bay.
\n\nShami confirmed his retirement on social media, saying that Test cricket was more than just a format for him. He also thanked the BCCI, Cricket Association Of Bengal (CAB), his teammates and family for their support.
\n\n"I’m leaving behind the white jersey, but never…
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