Not Jasprit Bumrah Or Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Ajinkya Rahane Names India's 'Most Dangerous' Bowler In Nets

Mohammed Shami's journey in Test cricket is over. On Friday, the veteran pacer announced that he will no longer play in the longest format. It brought an end to a 13-year journey in Test cricket on the very same day he made his debut in the format, November 6, 2013. Shami represented India in 64 Test matches, claiming 229 wickets in 122 innings at an average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 3.30. His best bowling figures were 6/56, while he registered 12 four-wicket hauls and six five-wicket hauls.

"Whether it's Tests or ODIs, he has bowled and won matches. He has gone through challenging times, but he has shown commitment and intent by coming to the ground. I would want to say that we were lucky that he was in our team," Ajinkya Rahane told Sony Sports Network.

"He was the most dangerous bowler to face in the nets, the way he used to bowl. Amazing seam position. Whenever there was a situation, he used to say he would win the match. This was his attitude always," he added.

Rahane added that Shami deserved a chance in the Test team when asked about his selection. Shami last played a Test for India in March 2025 against New Zealand.

"I definitely feel so. He tried as well, especially in Test cricket, considering the way he was playing and bowling. An experienced player who has played so much went back to domestic cricket, gave his all, and did well," he said.

"You cannot expect an experienced player to perform all the time. That's where experience comes in handy. I was hoping for him to get a chance, just like Bhuvi made a comeback. He has skill and magic in his hands. He was picking up wickets in the Ranji Trophy as well. I wanted to see him play Test cricket one more time because of the kind of effort he put in," Rahane observed.

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