Mohammed Shami Bids Adieu to Test Cricket: End of an Illustrious 13-Year Career

Why in the News?

Veteran Indian fast bowler **Mohammed Shami** announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing down the curtain on an illustrious 13-year career in the longest format. However, he will continue to remain available for selection in white-ball cricket (ODIs and T20Is).

Key Features / Major Points:

- Career Statistics:

- Finished his Test career with **229 wickets in 64 matches** at an impressive average of **27.71**, including 6 five-wicket hauls.

- Holds the second-best bowling strike rate (50.2) among Indian pacers with 100+ Test wickets.

- Historic Standing:

- The 36-year-old pacer retired as India’s **sixth-highest wicket-taking fast bowler** in Test history.

- Ranked behind Kapil Dev (434), Zaheer Khan (311), Ishant Sharma (311), Javagal Srinath (236), and Jasprit Bumrah.

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Static GK Facts:

- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):

- Formed: **1928** | Headquarters: **Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai**.

- President (2026): **Roger Binny** | Secretary: **Jay Shah**.

- Top Indian Fast Bowlers in Test Wickets:

- 1. Kapil Dev (434) | 2. Zaheer Khan (311) | 3. Ishant Sharma (311) | 4. Javagal Srinath (236) | 5. Jasprit Bumrah | 6. Mohammed Shami (229).

- Test Debut:

- Mohammed Shami made his Test debut in November **2013** against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: How many wickets did Mohammed Shami take in his 64-match Test career for India?

A: 229 Wickets

Q: Who holds the record for the most Test wickets by an Indian fast bowler?

A: Kapil Dev (434 Wickets)

Q: Where does Mohammed Shami rank among India's highest wicket-taking fast bowlers in Test cricket history?

A: 6th Position

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