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Mohammed Shami ends Test career with 229 wickets across 64 matches
The 36-year-old Indian fast bowler has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a career marked by significant performances on international stages. Shami will continue his involvement in white-ball formats.
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Mohammed Shami has decided to step away from Test cricket, concluding a career that saw him take 229 wickets across 64 matches for India. The right-arm pacer's decision marks the end of an era for one of Indian cricket's most accomplished fast bowlers in the longer format.
Shami's Test career encompassed memorable performances across cricket's traditional battlegrounds. His ability to extract movement both off the seam and through the air made him a formidable competitor, with significant contributions in both home and away conditions.
The 36-year-old's international resume extends beyond the Test arena, where he has been a key player in India's white-ball squads. The pacer has indicated he will continue participating in limited-overs cricket, ensuring his experience remains available to Indian cricket in shorter formats.
Shami's departure from Test cricket reflects the physical demands placed on fast bowlers at the international level. His retirement comes as Indian cricket management continues to manage the workload of its pace attack ahead of upcoming fixtures across multiple formats.