{
  "id": 18550044,
  "title": "India's Mohammed Shami bids farewell to Test cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/indias-mohammed-shami-bids-farewell-to-test-cricket",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T18:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/indias-mohammed-shami-bids-farewell-to-test-cricket-1.500738963"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a 13-year international career. The 36-year-old made his debut on November 6, 2013, against the West Indies in Kolkata, and finished with 229 wickets from 64 Tests. Shami's reputation for bowling swing and accuracy made him a formidable opponent in various conditions. He expressed gratitude to his support system, particularly the cricket fans, during his farewell announcement on Instagram. Despite stepping away from Test cricket, Shami confirmed his intent to continue playing limited-overs cricket, including the IPL and domestic matches. His last Test appearance was at the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.",
  "summary": "Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a 13-year international career in which he established himself as one of the country's finest pace bowlers. The 36-year-old announced his decision in an emotional video posted on Instagram , marking the anniversary of his Test debut on November 6, 2013. Shami finishes his career with 229…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "India pacer Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/india-pacer-mohammed-shami-retires-from-test-cricket",
        "published": "2026-11-06T17:58:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘Thank you, Test Cricket’: Shami retires from longest format of the game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/thank-you-test-cricket-shami-retires-from-longest-format-of-the-game",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:14:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/mohammed-shami-retires-from-test-cricket",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:22:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Veteran Indian Bowler Mohammed Shami Announces Retirement From Test Cricket, Draws Curtains On Illustrious Career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/veteran-indian-bowler-mohammed-shami-announces-retirement-from-test",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:34:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}