Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to his 13-year career in the longest format of the game.
The 36-year-old made the announcement through an emotional message on his social media on Friday night, thanking Test cricket for the memories and experiences.
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"I'm taking my leave from the white jersey, but never from the memories attached to it…When I first wore India's Test jersey, it was just a dream — to do something for my country..," Shami wrote.
"Every wicket after that, every struggle, every injury, and every comeback taught me something or the other. Test cricket hasn't been just a format for me; it's been an incredibly special part of my life." he added.
Shami represented India in 64 Test matches, where he picked 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. His tally included six five-wicket hauls, with his best bowling figures being 6/56.
He made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2013, while his last appearance in the format came in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023.
The fast bowler's retirement comes after an extended absence from India's Test setup. Despite continuing to feature in domestic cricket for Bengal, Shami was also not included in India's squad for the upcoming New Zealand Test series.
His last appearance for india came in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
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