Mohammad Shami retires from Test cricket after 64 matches
Mohammad Shami retired from Test cricket after taking 229 wickets in 64 matches. He made his debut in 2013 and claimed six five-wicket hauls.
Mohammad Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 35. He played 64 Tests, taking 229 wickets at an average of 27.71 with a best of six for 56 against England.
Shami made his Test debut against West Indies in November 2013 and claimed six five-wicket hauls during his career. He thanked the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Bengal in his retirement statement.
The pacer continues to play in other formats following his decision to step away from the longest format.
CricHubb Take
Shami's retirement from Tests allows him to focus on white-ball cricket where his skills remain highly valued, particularly in the IPL and limited-overs internationals.