After Shami's Retirement, Ravi Shastri Questions Selectors over Pacer's Omission: 'I'm a Little Disappointed'
Ravi Shastri said Shami could have added 30 to 40 more Test wickets and deserved another run despite fitness concerns.
- On Friday, November 6, 2026, veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a 13-year career with 229 wickets in 64 matches for India.
- Despite recording 37 wickets in the Ranji Trophy last season, Shami remained excluded from India's Test plans since the 2023 World Test Championship final. Selectors favored gym-based fitness assessments over his demonstrated match workload.
- Former India coach Ravi Shastri criticized the selection committee, stating, "I definitely thought he had another 30 or 40 wickets in him." Shastri questioned emphasizing gym-based fitness over match performance.
- India bowling coach Morne Morkel paid tribute to Shami, recalling his support during early days in the dressing room. Morkel said, "So sad a day to see him go."
- Although retired from Tests, Shami remains available for India's white-ball cricket formats and is named in Bengal's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign to prove his form.
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One of the best bowlers India has had: Madan Lal hails Shami as he retires from Test cricket - The Tribune
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal on Saturday praised Mohammed Shami's contribution to Indian cricket following the pacer's retirement from Test cricket, saying he deserved to continue playing for the national side for at least another year.
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