Samagra News: Test match fast bowler Mohammed Shami of India has retired from Test cricket via a touching Instagram message on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Indian pacer who is 35 years old said that he was saying goodbye to white jersey but will remember his Test experience forever.
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Mohammed Shami posted a touching message in Hindi regarding his Test cricket journey and thanked all those who have helped him throughout his career. But his retirement from Test cricket does not mean retirement from other formats of cricket. He has not said anything regarding his retirement from ODI and T20 cricket.
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Mohammed Shami’s Emotional Retirement Message is, “Safed jersey se vida le raha hoon, lekin usse judi yaadon se kabhi nahi…” is how Shami started his Instagram post.
He remembered that being in the Indian Test jersey for the first time used to be a dream. Being the representative of his country, getting wickets and fighting challenges have been some of the most memorable moments in his career.
According to Shami, every wicket, tough phase, injury and comeback has helped him learn lessons in life. Test cricket was not just a format of the game to him but something special to his life.
