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Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket After 64 Matches and 229 Wickets

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on November 6, 2026, through an emotional social media message.
Shami made his Test debut against West Indies at Eden Gardens on November 6, 2013, exactly 13 years before announcing his retirement.
He finished with 229 wickets in 64 Tests at an average of 27.71, including six five-wicket hauls.
Shami is India's sixth-highest Test wicket-taking fast bowler, according to the ICC.
His final Test appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval.

Ajinkya Rahane Picks Dhoni, Dravid and Tendulkar in All-Time India Test XI, Leaves Out Kohli and Rohit

Ajinkya Rahane named an all-time India Test XI based on players he had played alongside.
Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar were included in the batting order.
MS Dhoni was selected as wicketkeeper and captain in the reported XI.
Rahane picked himself at No. 5, according to the published team list.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were not included.

Mohammed Shami Misses Bengal’s Services Ranji Match After Being Left Out of XI

Mohammed Shami was not in Bengal’s playing XI against Services on October 18, 2026, at Palam A Stadium in New Delhi.
Revsportz reported that Shami had been expected to lead Bengal’s pace attack and had attended Saturday’s training session.
The same report said Shami was understood to have been rested, while sources close to team management felt the decision was taken by the bowler himself.
Mohammed Kaif and Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal were included in Bengal’s playing XI, according to Revsportz.
Bengal entered the match after beating Delhi by nine wickets in their opening Ranji Trophy fixture.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh in Mumbai.
KL Rahul scored four runs for Karnataka against Andhra.
Karnataka suffered multiple early wickets against Andhra's pace attack.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir began their title defence against Madhya Pradesh.
Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and other established players are also involved in the opening round.

Did you know? Facts about Mohammed Shami

Shami's Test debut and retirement announcement both came on November 6, exactly 13 years apart. Read the story →
He took 131 wickets in 35 Tests in India, South Africa and the West Indies at an average below 25, according to the ICC. Read the story →
His best Test match figures were 9 for 118 on debut against West Indies in Kolkata. Read the story →
Shami's 229 Test wickets include six five-wicket hauls across his 64 appearances. Read the story →
Rahane’s reported XI includes two opening batters from his era, Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan. Read the story →
The selected XI includes Rahane himself at No. 5, between Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni. Read the story →
The report says the selection was made during a Sony Sports Network feature titled ‘Ajab Sawaal Ghazab Jawaab’. Read the story →
Shami’s four-wicket haul against Delhi came in 17.3 overs, and he bowled nine maidens in the innings. Read the story →
Bengal’s win over Delhi was completed with a target of 89, which they chased down for the loss of one wicket. Read the story →
Shami took 37 wickets in seven Ranji Trophy matches during the 2025-26 season, according to The Telegraph India’s October 11 report. Read the story →
Shami publicly pushed back at fitness criticism after his four-wicket performance against Delhi, saying reporters could judge his fitness by watching him play. Read the story →

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Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket After 64 Matches and 229 Wickets

Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a 13-year India career in the format with 229 wickets from 64 matches. The 36-year-old will continue playing white-ball cricket and remains available for limited-overs assignments.

Ajinkya Rahane Picks Dhoni, Dravid and Tendulkar in All-Time India Test XI, Leaves Out Kohli and Rohit

Ajinkya Rahane has named his all-time India Test XI, selecting Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni while leaving out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. The former India batter’s team was framed around players he had shared the field with.

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Mohammed Shami Misses Bengal’s Services Ranji Match After Being Left Out of XI

Mohammed Shami was absent from Bengal’s playing XI for their Ranji Trophy match against Services in New Delhi on October 18. A report said the veteran pacer had been rested, while sources close to the team suggested the decision may have been his own.

R Ashwin on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India Comeback: ‘Never Looked for the Fruit’

Ravichandran Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback is the reward for consistent performances, not something the experienced pacer chased. The 36-year-old has returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after impressive IPL campaigns.

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Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season began with a difficult morning for India Test batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh, while Rahul made four against Andhra as Karnataka lost early wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir also began their title

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