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India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has lambasted several media outlets for spreading false reports, claiming that he is set to end his Test career.
Multiple Indian media outlets have reported that fast bowler Mohammed Shami is planning to retire ahead of a five-match Test series against England.
These reports indicated that Shami will be following in the footsteps of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have also decided to step away from the longest format of the game.
“After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, another senior cricketer, Mohammed Shami, is reportedly set to bid adieu to Test cricket.”
“The selectors may drop Mohammed Shami from the squad for the five-match Test series against England due to fitness,” the report had read.
However, Mohammed Shami refuted the claims through a social media post, criticizing media outlets in a cheeky manner.
“Very well done, Maharaj. You should count the days that are remaining in your job. You should say something nice sometimes. This is the most woeful story of the day, sorry,” Shami wrote.
“There’s still time, but we can improve for the sake of our country, India. Now who is this brother, ABP baba, he wrote.
For the unversed, Mohammed Shami has 64 Test caps to his name, taking 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. He last played a Test match for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023.
The 34-year-old was ruled out of the Indian team due to an injury he sustained during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup later that year, where he had showcased impressive performances with the ball.
He made his return to competitive cricket this year for the T20I series against England and was also part of India’s winning squad of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
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