Medium-pacer Joginder Sharma, who bowled the final over of India’s title profitable victory in opposition to Pakistan on the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007, has introduced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
After making his worldwide debut in opposition to Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2004, he represented India in 4 ODIs and 4T20Is. The 2007 T20 World Cup last was additionally his final match for the nationwide crew.
On Friday, the 39-year-old took to Twitter and shared {a photograph} of the letter revealing about his retirement,
“Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of international & domestic cricket,” he wrote within the letter.
“My journey from 2002-2017 has been the most wonderful years of my life for it was an honour representing India at the highest level of sport.
“I am grateful for the opportunities given to me by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Haryana Cricket Association, Chennai Super Kings and Haryana Government.”
Sharma, who final performed within the Legends League Cricket, additional stated he’ll now discover new alternatives within the enterprise facet of cricket.
“I am excited to announce that I will be exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket & the business side of it, where I will also continue to participate in the sport that I love and challenge myself in new and different environment. I believe that this is the next step in my journey as a cricketer and I look forward to this new chapter in my life.”
Announced retirement from cricket Thanks to every and everybody in your love and help ?❤️?? pic.twitter.com/A2G9JJd515
— Joginder Sharma ?? (@MJoginderSharma) February 3, 2023