Ex-Bengal Captain Manoj Tiwary Tributes Mohammed Shami After Retirement
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Former India cricketer and ex-Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary paid an emotional tribute to Mohammed Shami on X following his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, November 07, 2026, 08:49 IST. Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 12-year career spanning 64 matches, during which he took 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. The 36-year-old confirmed he will continue playing white-ball cricket, having made his Test debut against the West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on November 6, 2013. Tiwary described Shami as a warrior and highlighted his lasting impact through performances in the red-ball format.
Why it matters
Shami's retirement marks the end of a significant era in Indian Test cricket, impacting the national pace attack and team composition, while Tiwary's tribute reflects enduring respect among players for Shami's contributions to Bengal and India.
Read the original report — Times of India
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