Ravi Shastri unhappy with Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir after Mohammed Shami's Test retirement
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Former national team coach Ravi Shastri expressed displeasure regarding the unexpected conclusion of Mohammed Shami's career in the game's longest format, exactly thirteen years after his initial appearance. Shastri argued during a cricket broadcast that the veteran fast bowler could have continued contributing for India over the prior twelve months and potentially secured dozens of additional wickets before finishing with his career total of 229 dismissals from 64 matches.
The pundit questioned modern fitness standards centered around gymnasium routines if athletes cannot sustain extended bowling spells during actual fixtures. The decision to leave the seamer out of consideration had previously seen selection committee head Ajit Agarkar point to uncertainties regarding the player's physical condition and lack of competitive match volume following his ankle procedure and subsequent knee setbacks.
