India’s 2007 T20 World Cup winner Joginder Sharma introduced his retirement from all types of worldwide and home cricket on Friday. In a letter addressed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, the cricketer turned police officer expressed his gratitude to the board, Haryana Cricket Association, Chennai Super Kings and the Haryana Government for the alternatives supplied to him. “Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of international & domestic cricket. My journey from 2002-2017 has been the most wonderful years of my life, for it was an honour to represent India at the highest level of the sport. I am grateful for the opportunities given to me by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Haryana Cricket Association, Chennai Super Kings and the Haryana Government,” Joginder mentioned.

Sharing a message for his followers coaches and former teammates, he mentioned, “To all my teammates, coaches, mentors and support staff; it has been an absolute privilege to have played with you all, and, I thank you all for helping tum my dream into reality. To all cricket fans that have supported me through the ups & downs of international sport, I will forever cherish the moments I spent with you all and your support has always be a source of motivation for me.”

The former all-rounder additionally shared a heartfelt message for his household and pals who supported him by way of thick and skinny.

“Lastly, I would like to thank my family & friends for their unconditional love and support throughout my career. They have been my backbones and without them, I would not have been able to achieve what I have today,” talked about the World Cup-winning participant.

Announced retirement from cricket Thanks to every and everybody in your love and assist pic.twitter.com/A2G9JJd515

— Joginder Sharma (@MJoginderSharma) February 3, 2023

Joginder made 4 appearances for India in each T20Is and ODIs. The right-arm bowler is remembered by the followers for his well-known final over in opposition to Pakistan within the 2007 T20I World Cup win, the place he defended 13 runs within the remaining over regardless of conceding seven runs within the first two balls.

Joginder Sharma has solely appeared in 16 video games within the Indian Premier League. He performed for the Chennai Super Kings, for whom he scored 36 runs and claimed 12 wickets. His economic system price of 9.82 didn’t assist him preserve his spot within the crew, as he went unsold in 2016 and 2017.

He additionally bowled the final over in opposition to Australia within the semifinals the place he conceded simply 7 runs and took 2 wickets.

The participant presently is posted within the Haryana Police because the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

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