Noida, Nov. 7 -- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday backed Mohammed Shami's decision to retire from Test cricket, saying the decision was entirely the pacer's own and that the board does not put pressure on any player to call time on their career.

Shami announced his retirement from the longest format on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a Test career in which he represented India in 64 matches and claimed 229 wickets.

Speaking to ANI, Shukla praised Shami's contribution to Indian cricket, particularly in red-ball cricket, describing him as a talented player who delivered consistently impressive performances in the longest format.

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