Shastri questions Shami’s omission before Test retirement

Sport · First reported 7 Nov, 05:49 · Updated 06:25

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Ravi Shastri said Mohammed Shami’s domestic workload showed he was fit for another Test opportunity. Shami retired from Test cricket after a 13-year career, finishing with 229 wickets in 64 matches, and said he would continue playing white-ball cricket.

Shastri argued that Shami’s appearances for Bengal and his bowling workload should have counted as evidence of fitness for Test cricket.
Shami announced his Test retirement after 13 years in the format, with 229 wickets in 64 Tests; he said he would continue in white-ball cricket.
Shami’s last Test appearance was the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia, and he was named in Bengal’s squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy beginning November 14.

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Key facts

Test career: 13 years; 64 Tests; 229 wickets; average 27.71.
Ranji Trophy: Three matches for Bengal in the ongoing season; 14 wickets.
Last Test: 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval.
Next stated plan: Continue playing white-ball cricket; Shami also said he might play four-day cricket if fit.