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Shami calls time on Test career, remains available for India in white-ball formats

India's Mohammed Shami celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's David Warner
India's Mohammed Shami celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's David Warner Reuters / Adnan Abidi

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami said he would ⁠continue playing white-ball cricket and remain available for domestic multi-day matches after retiring ‌from Test cricket on Friday, bringing the curtain ‌down on a 13-year red-ball career.

The ‌36-year-old, who took 229 wickets in 64 ‌Tests after making a memorable debut against ‌West Indies in 2013, announced his decision in a video posted on social media on ‌the anniversary of his first ⁠Test appearance.

"Let's ‌end this 13-year journey here today," Shami said.

"I ​made my debut today, and today I am taking retirement. I am ​leaving this, but I will continue to play white-ball cricket, whether it is ⁠IPL or domestic.

"If ​it is needed for fitness, I will continue to play days cricket. So, this was the journey so far. I started ‌it today, and I am ending it today."

His final Test appearance came in the World Test Championship final against Australia in 2023, but he continued to play limited-overs cricket before injuries and fitness concerns hampered his appearances for India.

Shami, India's all-time leading wicket-taker in 50-over World ‌Cups with 55 wickets, last featured for ​India in a one-day international against ‌New Zealand last year and in a Twenty20 match against England in February 2025.

He currently represents Bengal in domestic cricket and plays for Lucknow Super ⁠Giants in the ⁠Indian Premier League.

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