Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a 13-year career in the longest format of the game.
He made the announcement through an emotional video and message shared on Instagram on November 6, a date that holds special significance in his cricketing journey.Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 6, 2013.
Coincidentally, he chose the same date to announce his retirement, marking the end of a memorable chapter in his international career.In his farewell message, Shami reflected on his journey in the Indian Test jersey and expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his career.
However, his decision is limited to Test cricket, and he has not announced retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) or T20 Internationals.
Mohammed Shami’s Emotional Retirement MessageShami began his Instagram message with the words, “Safed jersey se vida le raha hoon, lekin usse judi yaadon se kabhi nahi…” (I am bidding farewell to the white jersey, but never to the memories associated with it).Recalling his early days, the fast bowler said that wearing the Indian Test jersey had once been a dream. Representing the country, taking wickets and overcoming challenges became some of the most cherished experiences of his career.