Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket: A Tribute from BCCI and Fellow Players

Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a distinguished career that saw him become one of India's most reliable fast bowlers. The BCCI and former players like Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel have paid tribute to his contributions to the game. Shami's ability to generate seam movement and swing has left a lasting impact on cricket. As he transitions to white-ball formats, his legacy in Test cricket will be remembered fondly. Discover more about his career highlights and the emotional tributes from the cricketing community.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 7, 2026, 12:59 IST

BCCI Honors Mohammed Shami on His Test Retirement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its gratitude to Mohammed Shami following his announcement of retirement from Test cricket. They recognized his significant contributions as Test cap No. 279, highlighting his role in shaping an era of Indian fast bowling. Shami's retirement marks the end of a remarkable career where he established himself as one of India's most reliable fast bowlers in various conditions and on major platforms. In a post on X, BCCI stated, "Thank you for defining an era of Indian pace bowling, Test Cap #279."

Tributes from Former Players

Irfan Pathan, a former all-rounder for India, congratulated Shami on his impressive Test career, noting that his skill in generating late movement with the ball will be greatly missed in red-ball cricket. He shared his sentiments on X, stating, "Many congratulations on your wonderful red ball cricket career @MdShami11. Your late movement with that cherry will be missed."

Munaf Patel, another former Indian pacer, also praised Shami's Test career, expressing that he would be missed in whites but hoped to see him continue to represent India in limited-overs formats. He tweeted, "You will be missed in Whites Buddy, congratulations on your amazing career. See you soon in Blues @MdShami11."

Harsha Bhogle's Emotional Farewell

Commentator Harsha Bhogle delivered a heartfelt tribute to Shami, commending his expertise in seam and swing bowling. He remarked on Shami's ability to create breakthroughs during crucial moments in matches. Bhogle described Shami's Test career as exceptional and wished him success in white-ball cricket, hoping he would share his bowling wisdom with future generations.

"Just because it was inevitable doesn't make it less poignant. Shami delivered a red ball like few others before him could. When the game seemed headed nowhere, he would coax the seam into nipping one back or deceiving an unsuspecting batter. A player who bowled by the first principles of seam and swing bowling. Very well played Mohd Shami. Mazaa aa gaya. Wish you the very best in white ball cricket and I hope you can impart the principles of bowling to many who would want to walk in your footsteps," Bhogle shared on X.

Shami's Career Highlights

At 36 years old, Shami announced his retirement via an Instagram post, concluding his Test career. He leaves behind a legacy marked by 229 wickets from 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls, showcasing his remarkable ability to generate seam movement and swing with both new and old balls.