Mohammed Shami, the fast bowler of the Indian national cricket team, announced on Friday that he is retiring from Test cricket, thus ending his 13-year career in this format. Shami made this announcement on the same day he first played in this format 13 years ago, on November 6.
Shami's Achievements in Test Cricket
Shami has played in 64 Test matches for the Indian national team, taking 229 wickets in 122 innings with an average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 3.30. His best performance in a match was 6 wickets for 56 runs, and he has also taken four wickets 12 times and five wickets 6 times.
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His last appearance in a Test match was in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 against Australia, where India lost by 209 runs. In this match, Shami recorded figures of 2 wickets for 122 runs and 2 wickets for 39 runs.
Shami's Farewell Message
In an emotional video he shared on Instagram, Shami thanked his parents, family, friends, and colleagues for their support over the past 13 years. He reflected on his journey from a small village and mentioned the challenges and injuries he faced. Shami said, "I always returned to the field with pride representing India."
He also expressed gratitude to coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, and cricket fans for their love and encouragement. Shami noted that November 6 is a special date for him, saying, "This day reminds me of how I came from a small village to here. This cap I have with number 279 and this red ball symbolize all my efforts and struggles."
Continuing in White Ball Cricket
Shami concluded by stating that he will continue to play white ball cricket, including the IPL and domestic competitions, and if necessary, he will continue playing domestic cricket to maintain his fitness. He said, "Today I end this 13-year journey. I played on this day yesterday and today I say goodbye to it. But I will continue to play white ball cricket."
Shami expressed hope for the emergence of new talents from the country, making this farewell with a heavy heart and sweet memories. He also conveyed to his fans that cricket has been a special part of his life and that every wicket and challenge has taught him valuable lessons.
Shami also thanked his teammates, coaches, family, fans, and two sports organizations in India, namely BCCI and CAB, stating that he will always take pride in representing India in his heart.
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