Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket after 13-year career

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket in a report published on 2026-11-07, ending a 13-year Test career and with his last appearance for India in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia.

Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla expressed disappointment over Shami's inability to return to the Indian side.

Shami will continue to play white-ball cricket for Bengal in upcoming tournaments.