‘Thank you, Test Cricket’: Shami retires from longest format of the game

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, exactly 13 years after making his debut against West Indies in 2013. The 36-year-old fast bowler signed off with 229 wickets from 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls. Shami last played a Test in June 2023 against Australia, sharing an emotional farewell message on Instagram.