Mohammed Shami shared his retirement plans ahead of his first IPL 2026 outing on Wednesday. Shami, who has been determined to return to the Indian side despite repeated snubs by the selection committee, kept grinding in the domestic cricket and delivered consistently for Bengal across different formats.

“If Lucknow has trusted me, I will give my all”

During The Shubhankar Mishra Show, the Bengal pacer said that he will retire when he gets tired or bored. “When I get tired, I will call it a day. But I am not even thinking of retirement right now because such thoughts pull you down. If this thought crosses your mind, it means you’re already tired. And if you’re tired, it means you’re bored. And I have said this earlier, too. I’ll leave cricket the day I wake up and decide to get bored. So yeah, the day I feel lazy or get bored, I’ll leave. But neither am I bored nor am I lazy. I am enjoying. Results are good and positive.”

Currently Shami’s focus is the IPL 2026 that will see him debuting for a new team, Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 against Delhi Capitals, at Ekana Cricket Stadium. In Lucknow Super Giants, he will lead the pace attack for the IPL 2026.  “As a bowler, I will give my 100 per cent. I’ll perform my responsibilities and try to meet the expectations set for me. Rest, I can’t change my luck. All I can contribute is with my attitude and determination. If Lucknow has trusted me, I will give my all. Still, whenever you’re playing, the main element is satisfaction. Will I get the returns based on all the preparations that I have gone through? I did not focus on how much domestic I’ve played, but on the fact that my rhythm is alright. If that’s the point, I start thinking about the future.”