Mohammed Shami’s top five Test spells: From Perth magic to Eden Gardens debut destruction

CHENNAI Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, bringing the curtains down on a storied decade-long red-ball career for India. The pacer, who played his last Test in June 2023, thanking his teammates, coaches, family, BCCI and Cricket Association of Bengal for their support throughout his career in an emotional post on his social media handles. The 36-year-old finishes with 229 wickets from 64 Tests for India, at an average of 27.71.