Overview
- Shami posted an emotional video on Instagram on Friday announcing he had retired from Test cricket after a 13‑year red‑ball career.
- He finishes his Test career with 64 matches and 229 wickets, including six five‑wicket hauls and a best innings return of 6/56.
- Shami said he will continue playing limited‑overs cricket, remain in contention for the IPL, and take part in domestic matches to maintain fitness.
- His decision follows a run of recent non‑selections for India’s Test plans and a public dispute with former selector Ajit Agarkar over fitness.
- Shami thanked teammates, coaches, the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Bengal, and his retirement creates a vacancy in India’s experienced pace resources ahead of future Test selections.