Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket

On November 6, 2026, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from international Test cricket, bringing an end to his 13-year Test career with 229 wickets in 64 Test matches. He will continue to play limited-overs cricket.

Key Facts

Test Career: Mohammed Shami took 229 wickets in 122 innings across 64 Test matches, with a bowling average of 27.71 and a best bowling performance in an innings of 6/56.
Bowling Achievements: Shami took five or more wickets in an innings six times and four or more wickets twelve times in Test cricket.
Standing among Indian Bowlers: At the time of his retirement, Mohammed Shami was India’s sixth-highest wicket-taking fast bowler in Tests.
Test Debut: Mohammed Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on November 6, 2013. His Test cap number was 279.
Debut Performance: Shami recorded match figures of 9/118 on his debut as India defeated the West Indies by an innings and 51 runs.
Final Test: Shami played his final Test in June 2023 against Australia in the World Test Championship Final, held at The Oval in London.