June 3rd 2024.
Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav, known for his impressive performances for India and Maharashtra, made a big announcement on Monday. After four years since his last game for the national team, the 39-year-old has decided to retire from international cricket. Jadhav, who made his debut for India in 2014 during an ODI against Sri Lanka in Ranchi, went on to play 73 one-dayers and nine T20Is.
Many have noticed Jadhav's close bond with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and it seemed fitting that he chose to announce his retirement in a similar style as the iconic wicketkeeper-batter. In a heartfelt message, Jadhav expressed his gratitude to all his fans for their love and support throughout his career. He wrote, "Thank you all for your unwavering support throughout my journey. I have officially retired from all forms of cricket as of 1500 hrs on June 3, 2024. Consider me retired."
Interestingly, Jadhav is currently captaining the Kolhapur Tuskers in the Maharashtra Premier League, which began in Pune on Sunday. It is unclear whether his retirement announcement includes this ongoing engagement.
Jadhav's numbers speak for themselves, with 1,389 runs in 73 ODIs at an average of 42.09, including two centuries and six fifties. He also showed his prowess in the T20 format, scoring 122 runs in six innings. However, his most memorable moment on the field came during the Pune ODI against England in 2017, where he scored his second ODI ton. His explosive knock of 120 runs off just 76 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes, helped India secure a three-wicket victory in a high-scoring match.
Teaming up with Virat Kohli, Jadhav put on a remarkable partnership of 200 runs from just 147 balls for the fifth wicket, after India was struggling at 63/4 while chasing a target of 351. In addition to his batting skills, Jadhav also proved to be a valuable asset with his off-spin, taking 27 wickets in ODIs with his unique slingy action.
In the Indian Premier League, Jadhav has played for several teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, now-defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. His contributions to the league will always be remembered by fans.
As Jadhav hangs up his boots from international cricket, he will be remembered for his incredible performances and his ability to turn the game around with his skills. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors.
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