Barinder Sran, the left-arm fast bowler, has decided to retire from domestic and international cricket with immediate effect at the age of 31. He made his debut with Mrs DhoniIn January 2016, he took over the captaincy and played six ODIs and two T20Is until June 2016 before losing his place in the Indian team. He never got to wear the blue jersey and eight years later, he decided to walk away from the game.
Sran took seven wickets in ODIs and six in T20Is, besides collecting 137 wickets across all formats at the domestic level. In the Indian Premier League (LPI), the 31-year-old played for four teams – Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, featuring in 24 matches and picking 18 wickets.
He confirmed his retirement from domestic and international cricket on Instagram, while recalling the moments he created in his brief career for India. He also thanked the coaches and management who supported him throughout his journey on and off the field. “As I officially hang up my cricket boots, I look back on my journey with a heart full of gratitude.
“Cricket has gifted me with countless amazing experiences. Fast bowling soon became my lucky charm and opened doors for me to represent prestigious IPL franchises, eventually culminating in the ultimate honour of representing India in 2016. Though my international career was short-lived, the memories created will be cherished forever. I am eternally grateful to the Almighty for providing me with the right coaches and management, who have supported me throughout my journey,” he wrote on Instagram.
Barinder Sran played his last competitive match in February 2021 for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Madhya Pradesh, scoring 24 runs and picking one wicket while conceding 91 runs.
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