Former India pacer and Karnataka participant Abhimanyu Mithun introduced his retirement on Thursday
“Cricket is a universal game and I believe in finishing at the highest level. So I had to take this decision and seek better opportunities for myself and my family around the world. I am also clear in my mind that Karnataka has abundant fast bowling talent and they would miss out on opportunities at the right time if I prolong my career,” Mithun said in a letter.
Mithun additionally talked about he has taken this choice to pursue different avenues. “I have represented my country at the highest level and will always be my highest achievement. The joy and the pride from it is something I’ll cherish throughout my career,” he mentioned.
Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun retires from all types of cricket. pic.twitter.com/suGGaKEZyZ
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“It has been my honor to have played for Karnataka and win so many trophies for my state,” Mithun said within the letter. He additionally thanked the IPL groups Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who he performed for.
Mithun has represented India in 4 Tests and 5 ODIs. He picked up 4 for 105 within the first innings of his Test debut towards Sri Lanka at Galle in 2010 and he final wore the India cap in an ODI towards West Indies at Chennai in 2011.
He took 338 wickets in 103 First Class matches, with 12 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket match hauls. He additionally featured in 96 List A matches and 74 T20 video games and picked 205 wickets throughout the 2 codecs.
