Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey believes replacing Mohammed Shami, who announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday night at the age of 36, will be a huge challenge for Indian cricket, given the pacer’s exceptional skills and experience.

“Shami’s skills, experience and ability are not going to be easily replicated. It will take some time to reach that level. We don’t know if we will get another bowler like him. India will definitely miss Shami. There is no doubt about it. He is a bowler of exceptional skills,” Mhambrey told mid-day.