Mohammed Shami’s Omission from South Africa Test Series Sparks Retirement Speculation and Signals Shift in India’s Pace Strategy
India’s senior pacer Mohammed Shami has been left out of the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, igniting widespread speculation about the future of one of India’s most successful red-ball bowlers. The decision, announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on November 5, 2025, has been interpreted…