Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday night, bringing an end to a successful 13-year career. The 36-year-old finished with 229 wickets in 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls. Read Also: Ajinkya Rahane reveals Mohammed Shami’s unusual recovery routine after a match.
Shami’s last Test appearance for India came in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia. He has not played a Test since then but continued to represent Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Shukla praises Shami's dedication to Bengal
Shukla said in a video posted on his Instagram account: “Despite all of that, playing and practising for Bengal for the last two years in Ranji Trophy, Mushtaq Ali, and Vijay Hazare - I mean, you are the best, Shami. You are outstanding. We all wanted you to have a comeback in the Test team and retire from there. But God did not accept it. Despite that, you are the best.”
Shukla highlighted Shami's strong connection with Bengal. He pointed out that Shami started his red-ball journey with Bengal, and his Test career has now come to an end after spending his final years playing domestic cricket for the same team.
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Mohammed Shami set for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 after Test retirement
Although he has retired from Test cricket, Shami will continue playing white-ball cricket. He has been included in Bengal's 19-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, which will get underway on November 14.
Bengal will open its campaign against Karnataka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 14. The team has been placed in Elite Group A alongside Karnataka, Chandigarh, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Baroda, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. All the league matches in this group will take place in Mumbai.
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