India fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing an end to a 13-year career in the longest format on the exact anniversary of his debut, ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz reported.

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"Today, with a heavy heart and countless beautiful memories, I am taking the decision to retire from Test cricket," Shami, 36, wrote in a social media post late on Friday, Cricbuzz reported. In a video posted on his social accounts, he added: "I got this [his Test cap] on 6th November, and today is 6th November. So, let's end this 13-year journey here today. I made my debut today, and today I am taking retirement."

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Shami made his Test debut against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on November 6, 2013, and announced himself with a match haul of 9 for 118, generating reverse swing that remained his best match performance. His last Test appearance was the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023, which India lost. He has not played international cricket since the Champions Trophy final in March 2025, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Shami said he is leaving Test cricket only, and will continue in white-ball cricket: "I am leaving this, but I will continue to play white-ball cricket, whether it is IPL or domestic." He plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and for Bengal in domestic cricket, and has played three Ranji Trophy matches this season, taking 14 wickets, MyKhel reported.

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Born in Amroha in western Uttar Pradesh, Shami moved to Bengal in search of better cricketing opportunities and made his Ranji Trophy debut in November 2010. In Tests, nearly 45 per cent of his dismissals were bowled or leg-before, India won 31 of the 64 Tests he played and drew 13, and he never lost a series at home, ESPNcricinfo noted. Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, MyKhel.