The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Mohammed Shami's contribution to Test cricket after the veteran India fast bowler announced his retirement from the longest format, with. There have been quicker, taller, more physically imposing bowlers but Shami practised with precision an art distinctly his. From Johannesburg with the ball to Lord's with the bat, Mohammed Shami leaves Tests with 229 wickets in 64 matches. The 36-year-old will continue playing white-ball cricket.