{
  "id": 18552838,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T18:34:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/veteran-indian-bowler-mohammed-shami-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-draws-curtains-on-illustrious-career"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a distinguished career. The 36-year-old shared an emotional farewell message on his Instagram account, expressing gratitude for the support of his teammates, coaches, family, and fans. Shami, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2013, took 229 wickets in 64 matches, including six five-wicket hauls. His best figures of 6/56 were achieved against Australia in Perth in 2018. Known for his pace, movement, and reverse swing, Shami was a dependable performer for India both domestically and internationally. He last played for India in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia. Despite regular appearances in domestic cricket, Shami was unable to regain a place in the national Test team. With 229 wickets in 64 Tests, he leaves behind a notable legacy in Indian cricket. Shami will continue to be involved in domestic and limited-overs cricket after hanging up his Test jersey.",
  "summary": "Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious career in the longest format. The 36-year-old made the announcement on Friday, November 6, through an emotional message shared on his official Instagram account, thanking his teammates, coaches, family and fans for supporting him throughout his journey. Shami, who made…",
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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": "Gulf News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:42:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
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