Robin Uthappa retires from all types of ‘Indian cricket’
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By PTI
NEW DELHI: Former India opener Robin Uthappa, one of many heroes of the 2007 T20 World Cup profitable nationwide workforce, on Wednesday introduced his retirement from all types of “Indian cricket”.
The 36-year-old Uthappa, who final performed for India in 2015, made the announcement on his social media handles.
“It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket,” Uthappa mentioned.
“It’s been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket, and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka- a wonderful journey of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and allowed me to grow as a human being.”
With Wednesday’s announcement, the right-handed Karnataka batter is eligible to play in leagues of different nations.
Uthappa was a part of the nation’s 2004 Under-19 World Cup workforce. He made his India debut two years later and featured in 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India.
He scored 934 and 249 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He has 9446 firstclass and 6534 List A runs below his belt. Uthappa has gained two IPL trophies — one for KKR and one for CSK in 2014 and 2021 respectively.
NEW DELHI: Former India opener Robin Uthappa, one of many heroes of the 2007 T20 World Cup profitable nationwide workforce, on Wednesday introduced his retirement from all types of “Indian cricket”.
The 36-year-old Uthappa, who final performed for India in 2015, made the announcement on his social media handles.
“It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket,” Uthappa mentioned.
“It’s been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket, and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka- a wonderful journey of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and allowed me to grow as a human being.”
With Wednesday’s announcement, the right-handed Karnataka batter is eligible to play in leagues of different nations.
Uthappa was a part of the nation’s 2004 Under-19 World Cup workforce. He made his India debut two years later and featured in 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India.
He scored 934 and 249 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He has 9446 firstclass and 6534 List A runs below his belt. Uthappa has gained two IPL trophies — one for KKR and one for CSK in 2014 and 2021 respectively.
