Mohammad Shami's Stellar Performance and Retirement Insights

In the latest IPL 2026 match, Mohammad Shami showcased his exceptional bowling skills, leading Lucknow Super Giants to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Following the match, Shami opened up about his thoughts on retirement, emphasizing his passion for the game. He also addressed criticism from former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin regarding the team's chances this season and defended his T20 credentials against skeptics. Shami's commitment to cricket remains unwavering as he continues to excel in domestic leagues.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 5, 2026, 19:46 IST

Match Highlights: LSG vs SRH

In the IPL 2026 match today, the Lucknow Super Giants faced off against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home ground. LSG won the toss and opted to bowl first. Thanks to the efforts of Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, SRH managed to score 156 runs, losing 9 wickets.

Mohammad Shami's Bowling Brilliance

Mohammad Shami delivered an exceptional bowling performance for Lucknow Super Giants, bowling 24 balls with 18 dot deliveries, conceding only 9 runs while taking 2 wickets. His outstanding display was pivotal in restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mere 156 runs, leading LSG to victory.

Shami Discusses Retirement Plans

Mohammad Shami, the fast bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, has been away from the Indian team for a while but continues to shine in domestic cricket. Recently, he spoke candidly about his retirement plans, stating,

“I am not thinking about retirement right now because such thoughts can bring you down. If you have that thought in your mind, it means you are tired. And if you are tired, you are bored. I have already said that I will retire the day I get bored of cricket.”

Shami Responds to Ashwin's Criticism

In addition, Shami addressed comments made by former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who suggested that Lucknow Super Giants would not be champions this year. Responding to Ashwin, Shami remarked,

“What people say doesn’t matter. Making such statements doesn’t make one great.”

He further added,

“I speak plainly, and some people find it hard to digest. You don’t become great by rating others; you need to play good cricket.”

Defending His T20 Credentials

Shami also defended himself against critics who claim he is not suited for T20 cricket. He stated,

“Look at the records from the last 4-5 years; no Indian player is close to my stats. Yet, I am still labeled as not being a T20 bowler. In the past 5-6 years, I have taken around 130 wickets.”