New Delhi: India pacer Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a 13-year career in which he claimed 229 wickets in 64 matches.
The 35-year-old finished with a bowling average of 27.71 and six five-wicket hauls, ranking sixth among India’s highest wicket-takers in the longest format.
Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on November 6, 2013.
The BCCI acknowledged his contribution to Indian cricket, while former India coach Ravi Shastri praised his exceptional ability to generate seam movement.
Shami’s retirement is limited to Test cricket, and he remains eligible to represent India in ODIs and T20 internationals.
