New Delhi: Left-arm fast bowler Barinder Sran has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 31-year-old cricketer from Punjab made his debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy on January 2016. He played six ODI matches and two T20Is for Team India before losing his place.
After that, he never got another opportunity to play for the Men in Blue and decided to step away from cricket after eight years. He took seven wickets in ODI format and six in T20Is. He also took 137 wickets across formats on the domestic level. He also holds the record for the best bowling figures in T20I debut for India with four wickets in four overs, conceding only 10 runs.
He played for Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the IPL and picked up 24 wickets in 18 matches. He had a remarkable journey from village cricket to representing India internationally. He played his last competitive match in February 2021 for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Madhya Pradesh.
‘Cricket has gifted incredible experiences’: Barinder Sran
He confirmed his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Instagram and said that fast bowling became his lucky charm and it opened the door for him to play for India.
“As I officially hang up my cricket boots, I look back at my journey with a heart full of gratitude. Cricket has gifted me innumerable and incredible experiences. Fast bowling soon became my lucky charm and opened doors to represent prestigious IPL franchises, ultimately culminating in the highest honor of representing India in 2016” Sran wrote on Instagram.
“Even though my international career was brief, the memories created will be forever cherished. I am eternally grateful to the almighty for getting me the right coaches and management, who have supported me throughout my journey” he added.
Left-arm fast bowler Barinder Sran has announced retirement from all forms of the game through an Instagram post. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
