Mohammed Shami responds to viral rumors about his Test retirement after Kohli and Rohit’s exit. Here’s what the Indian pacer actually said about quitting red-ball cricket.
After Rohit and Virat, Is Shami the Next to Exit Test Cricket?
Back-to-back retirements of two modern game changers (at least in the eyes of the masses) is shaking the Indian cricket scene, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Immediately after they had been dropped from Test cricket, loose talk started about Mohammed Shami would also pull the plug on his red-ball career as senior fast bowler. Virals on social media, screenshots and cry deleted moments erupted on the internet. Still, how real was this story?
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Viral Report Claims Shami to Step Down, Fans Shocked
A big media was reported say that Shami might not be in upcoming England Test series against this unit and s looked at retirement reportedly. The charge shot to virality, leaving fans and cricket fans across the globe dumbfounded. The gossip got catchy when it was suggested that selectors would go beyond Shami for the coming pace attack of India!
Mohammed Shami Shuts Down Fake News with Sharp Response
Clear and sarcasm to the swirling speculation, Shami set the record straight. On Instagram he would post the going around story, and in a big fat lie. Shami’s story — Very nice, sir. Am I supposed to begin tallying up my days employed? Retirement or not, we shall see in the end. You people are going to be the death of me. This is today’s sickest news.
His firm reaction not only debunked the retirement buzz but also exposed the damaging impact of fake news in sports journalism.
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Bumrah’s Uncertainty Boosts Shami’s Role in England Tour
Although it is being reported that Jasprit Bumrah is not quite sure whether to take over the captaincy or play all 5 Tests against England because of workling concerns, then Shami could potentially be the new leading man of fast bowlers in India opposed to Shami. English soil with 229 wickets in 64 Tests could be his one golden opportunity, backed by experience.
Shami’s dismissal of the rumors has brought relief to fans. As Team India prepares for a crucial overseas challenge, his presence will be key. For now, the veteran pacer remains committed — and very much in the game.