Indian Cricketers Who Announced Retirement in 2024
Indias triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 victory was tinged with bittersweet emotions. While the team celebrated on the field, two legends, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced their retirement from the shortest format of the game. This list honours these veterans, along with other notable retirements announced in 2024.
Rohit SharmaAfter guiding India to World Cup glory, Rohit Sharma, the leading run-scorer in T20Is at the time of his retirement, decided to step down. This means India will need a new captain and opening batsman for the T20 format.
Virat KohliThe indomitable Virat Kohli, who received the Man of the Match award in the final with a crucial 76, also announced his retirement from T20Is. Kohli, the second-highest T20I run scorer and a two-time Player of the Tournament winner at the T20 World Cup, leaves a significant void.
Ravindra JadejaFollowing in the footsteps of his teammates, Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20Is on social media. While he remains committed to Test and ODI cricket, his absence weakens India's T20 bowling attack.
Dinesh KarthikAfter being overlooked for the T20 World Cup squad, Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, including domestic tournaments. His career spanned 22 years, featuring appearances in 94 ODIs, 60 T20Is, and 26 Tests.
Kedar JadhavThe 39-year-old Kedar Jadhav also called it quits in June 2024. This Pune-born batsman, who played in 73 ODIs and nine T20Is, was part of India's 2019 World Cup squad.