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Mumbai, Nov 7 : Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 13-year journey in the longest format of the game. The 36-year-old pacer represented India in 64 Test matches, picking up 229 wickets and establishing himself as one of the country's most dependable fast bowlers. Shami made the announcement through a video posted on his Instagram account, bidding farewell to the whites while making it clear that his association with the memories and experiences of Test cricket would remain close to his heart. The Amroha-born pacer from Uttar Pradesh featured in 64 Tests for India, claiming five wickets in an innings on five occasions. His best bowling figures were 6/56 against Australia in Perth in December 2018. However, in recent times, Shami has remained out of the Indian team across formats, with recurring injuries taking a toll on his career. With limited opportunities to make a comeback to the Test squad, the

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6: The Odisha government may initiate action against residents of the Kotia region in Koraput district who allegedly voted in the recent local body elections, conducted by Andhra Pradesh. Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Friday indicated that such voters would be identified, and possible action taken against them. The Minister's remarks came amid a fresh controversy over polling in Andhra Pradesh's panchayat elections in villages located near the Kotia border , an area claimed by both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. While the Koraput district administration had strongly opposed the conduct of polling in the region, Andhra Pradesh went ahead with the exercise by setting up polling stations. Government Signals Action Speaking on the issue, Harichandan said some residents of the Kotia gram panchayat cluster had participated in the Andhra Pradesh Zilla Parishad elections despite appeals and awareness efforts by the Odisha administration. He said leaders cutting acr