Yusuf Pathan declares retirement from all types of cricket
Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan has introduced his retirement from all types of the sport. With a popularity of being a giant hitter of the ball, the batting all-rounder performed for the nationwide staff for a quick interval and gained main trophies as properly.
Statement by Yusuf Pathan
Yusuf Pathan stated, “The time has come today for me to put a full stop to this innings of my life. I officially announce retirement from all forms of the game. I thank my family, friends, fans, teams, coaches and the whole country wholeheartedly for all the support and love. I am sure you will continue to encourage me in future as well.”
“Winning two World Cups for India and lifting Sachin Tendulkar on my shoulders were some of the best moments of my career. I made my international debut under MS Dhoni, IPL debut under Shane Warne, Ranji debut under Jacob Martin and would like to thank them for believing in me. I thank Gautam Gambhir with whom, at KKR, we won the IPL trophy twice. I would also like to thank my brother and backbone Irfan Pathan who was always there for me during the highs and lows of my career,” he added.
However, he stated that his retirement doesn’t imply that his relationship with cricket is over. “Nothing can keep me away from cricket and my passion for the sport will remain the same. I will continue to entertain everyone even in future,” he stated.
Yusuf Pathan performed 57 ODI matches and 22 T20 internationals. In the IPL, he has performed for Rajasthan Royals, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. One of his most well-known knocks included a 37-ball century within the IPL in opposition to Mumbai Indians that included a boundary of 11 consecutive balls. He is 38 years of age.