Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has publicly criticized Indian media for publishing false news regarding his retirement from Test cricket.
Shami took to social media to share a screenshot of a news article published by an Indian website that claimed he had announced his retirement, following in the footsteps of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The veteran pacer did not hold back, mocking the journalist behind the report in his post, saying, “Start counting your own job days, we’ll deal with this later.” He further added, “People like you have ruined our future. At least try to report something decent once in a while.”
Labeling the report as baseless and irresponsible, Shami concluded by calling it “the worst story of the day.”
This isn’t the first time an Indian cricketer has lashed out at the media for misinformation. Shami’s response reflects growing frustration among players over speculative journalism, particularly concerning career decisions.
