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Ravi Shastri questions selectors after Mohammed Shami's Test retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Ravi Shastri questions selectors after Mohammed Shami's Test retirement

Summary

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on November 6, ending a 13-year career. Ravi Shastri expressed disappointment that Shami didn't receive another chance in the Test team, citing his strong domestic form, including 14 wickets in three Ranji Trophy matches this season. Shastri highlighted the importance of match fitness over gym performance and questioned the selectors' criteria for readiness. Shami plans to continue playing white-ball cricket after his Test career.

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•Shami retires with 229 wickets in 64 Tests at an average of 27.71.
•Ravi Shastri criticizes selectors for overlooking Shami's domestic performances.
•Shami played three Ranji Trophy matches this season, taking 14 wickets.
•The bowler plans to continue his career in white-ball formats.

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11:19 AMYahoo Sports — 'What more do you want him to prove?': Ravi Shastri questions selectors over Mohammed Shami's retirement

What they're saying

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is disappointed that Mohammed Shami did not get another chance in India's Test team before announcing his retirement from the format. Shastri said playing in the gym and bowling in an actual match were two different things. According to him, a bowler's ability to bowl 10-12 overs in a match should be a better test of fitness.
— Yahoo Sports

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