‘I’ll Quit when I’m Bored’: Shami on Retirement Despite Repeated India Snubs
- Mohammed Shami has not been selected for the Indian team since the 2025 Champions Trophy despite being fully fit and taking 67 wickets in the 2025-26 domestic season.
- Shami said he will retire from cricket only when he feels bored or lazy and is currently neither tired nor thinking about retirement.
- He was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad after a poor IPL 2025 season but has been bought by Lucknow Super Giants for the 2026 IPL season and aims to give his best performance.
- Shami expressed that while selection is out of his control, he will give 100 percent effort based on his attitude, determination, and satisfaction with his rhythm and preparation.
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IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami said that Lucknow Super Giants have placed their trust in him in the upcoming IPL and he will try to repay that trust.
Mohammed Shami opens up on retirement as out-of-favour pacer stays out of Indian plans
Mohammed Shami's bid to make a comeback into the Indian team seems uncertain. The star pacer last featured in an international match in the Champions Trophy final as India defeated New Zealand. His career has been hit by injuries over the last few years, and despite having put up stellar performances in the domestic circuit, he has been overlooked by the team. Things do not seem to be right between Shami and the national selectors. Shami has rep…
Ignored Despite 67 Wickets, Mohammed Shami's Loud 'Retirement Message' To Ajit Agarkar
Notably, Mohammed Shami also took 67 wickets for Bengal in the 2025-26 domestic season. Yet, he hasn't impressed the BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar enough to earn a recall to the Indian team.
Mohammed Shami Addresses Retirement Rumors, Clarifies Future Plans in Competitive Cricket
Experienced Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has finally broken his silence regarding the ongoing speculations about his future and potential retirement from international cricket. Despite being away from the national squad for some time, Shami has made it clear that he has no immediate plans to hang up his boots. His comments come at a time when his absence from the team, despite a strong domestic showing, had sparked intense debate among fans…
As Team India snub continues, Mohammed Shami makes bold statement on retirement
New Delhi: After repeated snubs from the Indian cricket team, ace pacer Mohammed Shami has given bold statement on his retirement. Shami, despite a flawless performance in the domestic cricket last season, failed to impress the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. The 35-year-old fast bowler, who’s known for his prowess in the ODIs and Tests, claimed as many as 67 wickets in the 2025-26 season but…
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