Delhi:Indian cricket team's experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami has said goodbye to Test cricket. Late night on Friday, 6 November, he announced his retirement from his 13-year-long Test career by sharing an emotional message on social media. Interestingly, Shami made his Test debut against West Indies on 6 November 2013 itself. That is, exactly 13 years after the date on which he played the first Test for India, he bid farewell to this format.

Shami wrote in his message that he is saying goodbye to the white jersey, but the memories to it will always remain with him. He also thanked his teammates, coaches, family and millions of Indian fans who supported him in good and difficult times.

Mohammed Shami retired from test format

Let us tell you that Mohammed Shami played his first test match against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In his debut match itself, he bowled brilliantly and took a total of 9 wickets.

Shami soon made his special place in the Indian bowling attack. This fast bowler, who troubled the batsmen with his reverse swing on the pitches of the subcontinent, also left his mark in foreign conditions like Australia and South Africa.

Shami took 229 wickets in 64 tests

Shami played 64 test matches for India and took 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. During this period, he achieved the feat of taking five or more wickets in an innings 6 times.

He stood 12th in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets for India in Test cricket. Shami played his last Test match in the World Test Championship final played against Australia at The Oval in June 2023, in which India had to face defeat.

'Test cricket has been a very special part of my life'

Recalling his journey to Test cricket, Shami wrote in his retirement message, 'When I wore India's Test jersey for the first time, I had only one dream that I could do something special for my country. After this, every wicket, every difficulty, every injury and every comeback taught me something or the other.

He further said that Test cricket is not just a format for him, but has been a very special part of his life. Even though he has bowled his last ball in Test cricket, the pride of playing for India will always remain in his heart.

In this journey of 13 years, Shami gave many memorable performances. Now he will not be seen in the jersey of the Indian team in Test cricket, but the stories of his bowling and comeback in difficult situations will be remembered by the fans for a long time.