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Fans criticize BCCI after Mohammed Shami announces retirement from Test cricket

Fans expressed strong dissatisfaction with the BCCI cricket board after Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his departure from Test matches on Friday. Shami, whom many consider one of India's greatest fast bowlers, was unable to secure a spot in the national team despite consistent performances in domestic red-ball matches for Bengal following a long break due to injury.

Shami's last match for the Indian squad took place in Dubai during the ICC Champions Trophy final on March 9, 2025. He was co-author of the second-most wicket-taker in the tournament, taking nine wickets in five games and playing a key role in India's victory. His performance in Dubai demonstrated the player's indomitable spirit after returning from a serious injury crisis.

Shami battled an ankle injury at the ICC World Cup 2023, managing the pain with injections and demonstrating incredible streaks to become the top wicket-taker of the tournament, claiming 24 wickets in just seven matches with an impressive average of 10.70. His outstanding play contributed to India reaching the final, which they lost to Australia.

However, the player who gave his all to the Indian team was strangely overlooked by selectors after his successful return to the Champions Trophy. Despite this hurdle, Shami did not lose hope of playing for his country, continuing to feature for Bengal in domestic matches as well as in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

A return to the Indian squad became an impossible task for this veteran. On Friday, the 36-year-old Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on social media, clarifying that he would continue to play white-ball cricket, leaving open the possibility of returning to the Indian team in limited-overs formats.

This marked a sad end to the remarkable Test career of a man who came from the small village of Sahaspur in Uttar Pradesh to become a giant in five-day cricket, taking 229 wickets in 64 matches at an impressive average of 27.71. For a long time, he was a reliable partner to the main pacer Jasprit Bumrah, being a true game-changer in Test cricket and the architect of many famous victories worldwide.

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Bowling coach Marne Morrell expresses emotions over Mohammad Shammi's exit from tests, recalling time spent together
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Bowling coach Marne Morrell expresses emotions over Mohammad Shammi's exit from tests, recalling time spent together

After Mohammad Shammi announced his departure from Test matches, India's bowling coach Marne Morrell shared his feelings. The former fast bowler from South India recalled the time spent with Shammi, noting that Shammi provided him with significant help during his initial days in the Indian dressing room. He played an important role in understanding the team's style and atmosphere.

Marne Morrell joined the Indian team's coaching staff in 2024 as part of Gautam Gambhir's coaching setup. Although he did not have the opportunity to work with Mohammad Shammi in Test matches, they spent some time together during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This tournament was Shammi's last in the Indian jersey.

In an interview with the broadcast channel Sony Sports, Marne Morrell stated: 'I was very lucky that when I started working with the team, Shammi was also part of the squad. He is an exceptionally skilled bowler and a wonderful person. He helped me greatly to understand the Indian atmosphere and language in the dressing room. I am sad to hear about his retirement.'

Morrell also emphasized that having such an experienced player as Shammi around the team was very beneficial. According to him, at the beginning of his career, Shammi helped him get acquainted with the working style of the Indian team.

Despite stepping away from Tests, Shammi will continue to play in limited-overs formats. He will feature for Bengal in home matches and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Morrell is glad that Shammi continues to actively participate at the domestic level.

He added: 'He still bowls many overs at home, and it is good to watch.'

Mohammad Shammi took 462 wickets across all formats of his international career, including 229 in Tests and 206 in ODIs. His experience and bowling skills were long important to Indian cricket.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced retirement from Test cricket
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Fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced retirement from Test cricket

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami officially announced his departure from the Test cricket format on Friday, November 6. He shared his feelings in an emotional social media post.

Shami stated that when he stepped onto the field in the Indian national team's white uniform, he dreamed of doing something for his country. Now, he is saying goodbye to this path, cherishing all the memories.

In his message, Shami wrote: 'I am leaving the white jersey, but I will never forget the memories associated with it.' He emphasized that Test cricket was not just a game format for him, but a very important part of his life. Every wicket he took, every struggle, injury, and return taught him a valuable lesson.

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