India's Shami keeps white-ball focus after ending Test career

Mohammed Shami, India's renowned fast bowler, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, concluding a 13-year career dedicated to the red-ball game. Shami, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2013, amassed an impressive 229 wickets in 64 Tests during his illustrious career. The 36-year-old expressed his gratitude for his remarkable journey in a poignant video posted on social media, marking the end of a chapter that had begun with his first Test appearance.

Despite retiring from Test cricket, Shami remains committed to white-ball cricket, including the Indian Premier League and domestic one-day matches. His final Test appearance came in the World Test Championship final against Australia in 2023, although he continued to participate in limited-overs cricket before injuries and fitness concerns began to hinder his performances for India.

Shami, India's leading wicket-taker in 50-over World Cups with 55 wickets, last played for the national team in an ODI against New Zealand last year and in a T20 match against England in February 2025. Currently, Shami represents Bengal in domestic cricket and continues to play for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.