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Mohammed Shami Retires: India's Best Test Pacer Alongside Jasprit Bumrah
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What Happened?
Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on November 6, marking the end of a decade-long career. He is recognized as one of India's greatest pacers.
Key points
- Shami played 64 Test matches and took 229 wickets.
- He has the second-best average (27.71) among Indian pacers with over 100 Test wickets.
- Shami's strike rate of 50.2 is the second-best among Indian bowlers with over 100 wickets.
- He has the best average (22.1) among pacers with over 50 wickets on Indian soil.
- India remained unbeaten in all 21 Test matches Shami played at home.
Key insights
- Shami's performance solidifies his legacy as one of India's top fast bowlers.
- His retirement could lead to opportunities for younger bowlers in the national team.
- Shami's statistics highlight the importance of pace bowling in Indian cricket history.
Why it matters
Shami's retirement marks the end of a significant era in Indian Test cricket.
Entities
Mohammed Shami· PersonJasprit Bumrah· PersonIndia· CountryTest Cricket· Event
Source
Times Now
