Hyderabad, Nov. 9 -- One of India's most noteworthy fast bowlers, Mohammed Shami, recently retired from Test cricket. His potential was never used fully by the BCCI, but he did not make a hue and cry about it. He went out like a gentleman player, but he will always be remembered as a bowler who did not get his due. He joined a list of many other wonderful players who, for reasons unknown, never got the full backing of the BCCI.

Shami's coach, Badruddin Siddiqui, said that Shami was hurt that he was not considered for selection. Siddiqui said, "He felt disrespected, but he did not say it out loud because he wanted to make his return. He hid those emotions, but for how long could he keep this inside? He finally lost his patience." Former I...