Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Tuesday criticized an online portal for speculation on his Test future before the five -match important series against England starting on 20 June.

Shami, 34,, who is currently representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, criticized the report and confirmed his commitment to the national team in the longest format of the game.

In particular, special media reports suggested that Shami could take Test retirement like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It further claimed that the senior committee headed by Ajit Agarkar was reluctant to choose an experienced fast bowler in the Test team for the upcoming series.

However, Shami, who last played the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy for India in 2025, denied these claims through a note on Instagram.

Shami wrote on Instagram Stories, “Very nice, Maharaj. The days of their jobs are over.

Shami has not played a Test for India since the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Oval in June 2023. Overall, he has played 64 Tests for India and took 229 wickets at an average of 27.71.

In the IPL 2025 season, experienced pacers have been far from their best, they have taken just six wickets in nine matches with a simple economy rate of 11.23. Looking at his recent form, it will be interesting to see whether he will be selected in the Indian team for the upcoming five -match Test series against England.

India’s England tour 2025 program

First Test: 20-24 June-Headingley, Leeds

Second Test: 2-6 July-Edgbaston, Birmingham

Third Test: 10-14 July-Lords, London

Fourth Test: 23-27 July-Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

5th Test: 31 July-4 August-Kia Oval, London