New Delhi, India: Experienced Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket. On Friday, November 6, 2026, he shared a video on social media to confirm his decision. After representing the Indian Test team for 13 years, Shami has decided to bid farewell to the longest format of the game. However, he has clarified that he will continue playing limited-overs cricket.
The 36-year-old Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 6, 2013. Interestingly, he announced his retirement on the 13th anniversary of his Test debut.
Emotional Message as He Bids Farewell
Shami shared an emotional message through his official Instagram account. He wrote that wearing the Indian Test jersey had always been a dream for him. He added that every wicket, struggle, injury, and comeback throughout his journey had taught him valuable lessons.
He expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, family, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Cricket Association of Bengal, and his fans.
According to Shami, although he has bowled his final ball in Test cricket, the pride of representing India will always remain with him.
Mohammed Shami’s Test Career Statistics
Mohammed Shami played 64 Test matches for India and claimed a total of 229 wickets. He maintained a bowling average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 3.30. During his Test career, he recorded six five-wicket hauls in an innings.
Shami played his last Test match in June 2023 against Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
Will Continue Playing Limited-Overs Cricket
Shami had been out of the Indian national team for some time, but he has continued performing in domestic cricket.
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, he has taken 14 wickets in three matches. He has also been included in Bengal’s squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
His retirement from Test cricket therefore does not mark the end of his professional cricket career, as he intends to continue playing in limited-overs formats.
