New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- India fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, bringing an end to his decade-long journey in the longest format, exactly 13 years after making his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shami finished his Test career with 229 wickets in 64 matches at an average of 27.71. His tally included six five-wicket hauls, while his best bowling figures in an innings were 6/56. His best match figures were 9/118.

Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies on 6 November, 2013. He made an immediate impact, claiming nine wickets in the match as India registered an innings victory.

Over the following years, he established himself as one of India's leading fast ...