BCCI, former India stars hail Shami for defining an era of Indian pace bowling

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) Mohammed Shami's retirement from Test cricket has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the BCCI and former India cricketers, with his contribution to the country's fast-bowling legacy earning widespread praise. While the board credited the veteran pacer with defining an era of Indian pace bowling, former coach Ravi Shastri felt he still had plenty left to offer in the longest format. Shami announced his decision on Friday night, ending a 13-year Test career in which he claimed 229 wickets in 64 matches. He is India's sixth-highest wicket-taking fast bowler in Test cricket, behind Kapil Dev…