Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has retired from Test cricket. The 36-year-old Shami shared this decision through a video message on Instagram.

During his 13-year Test journey, Shami played 64 matches for India and claimed 229 wickets. In his career, he took five-wicket hauls five times. His best performance was taking 6 wickets for 56 runs against Australia in Perth in December 2018.

Hailing from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies on November 6, 2013. He played his last Test match against Australia in June 2023. Over the past few years, he remained out of the team for a long time due to injuries.

In his farewell message, Shami said that this 13-year journey was filled with hard work, injuries, and comebacks. He thanked his family, friends, coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, and support staff for standing by him during difficult times.

Representing Bengal and East Zone in domestic cricket, Shami is counted among India's premier fast bowlers, and his performances abroad have been particularly outstanding.

Key developments

• Mohammed Shami bid farewell to Test cricket with 229 wickets in 64 Test matches.
• He announced his retirement via a video message on social media.
• Shami made his Test debut in 2013 and played his last Test in June 2023.