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Mohammed Shami retirement: India pacer reveals when he will quit cricket

The national team selectors again overlooked Mohammed Shami in the selection for the upcoming New Zealand series. The selectors backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar but did not call up Shami for the tour.It seems like the doors to make a return to…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:54 AM
Mohammed Shami retirement: India pacer reveals when he will quit cricket
Key Things to Know
  • Mohammed Shami stated he will only consider retirement when he loses the motivation to train.
  • The 36-year-old pacer was overlooked by national selectors for India's upcoming series against New Zealand.
  • Shami recently claimed five wickets for Bengal in a nine-wicket Ranji Trophy victory against Delhi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami revealed he has no immediate plans to retire, explaining he will only quit cricket when he loses the motivation to wake up early and train. Speaking on a SportsTak video, the 36-year-old pacer dismissed speculation about hanging up his boots despite remaining excluded from India's national squad for the upcoming New Zealand series.

Shami continues to demonstrate strong form in domestic cricket, recently taking five wickets for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Delhi. He previously secured regular wickets for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, maintaining hopes of challenging future selection decisions following the departure of chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

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