# Shami had more Test cricket in him

> Ravi Shastri says Mohammed Shami deserved another Test chance before retiring.
- Title: Shami had more Test cricket in him · Indiatoday | Shortify
- Summary: Ravi Shastri says Mohammed Shami deserved another Test chance before retiring. Ravi Shastri believes Mohammed Shami could have added 30-40 more Test wickets…
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- Source: Indiatoday — https://indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/mohammed-shami-test-retirement-ravi-shastri-questions-fitness-concerns-3034192-2026-11-07
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## Shami's Test retirement
Ravi Shastri believes Mohammed Shami had more Test cricket to offer before retiring.
## Shami's career end
Shami retired from Test cricket after 13 years with 229 wickets from 64 matches.
## Shami's last Test appearance
Shami's final Test match was the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia.
## Shastri's disappointment
Shastri says Shami deserved another 30-40 Test wickets before retiring.
## Fitness concerns
Shami's fitness was questioned after injuries interrupted his India career.
## Shami's domestic form
Shami took 14 wickets in his first three Ranji Trophy matches at an average of 14.00.
## Shami's white-ball plans
Shami plans to continue white-ball cricket for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
## Key takeaway

Ravi Shastri believes Mohammed Shami could have added 30-40 more Test wickets before retiring after 13 years.