The Indian cricket team has brought immense pride to the nation by breaking an 11-year dry spell in ICC tournaments. They clinched the Championship of the T20 World Cup, beating South Africa in one of the most pulsating musicals of the game by seven runs.
This joyful moment was therefore tinged with a tinge of sadness as two of Indian cricket's biggest stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, announced their retirement from T20 cricket immediately after the win. Now, adding to that, another key player, Ravindra Jadeja, has also announced his retirement from T20 Internationals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined in to congratulate Jadeja, lauding his magnificent career. PM Modi took to Twitter and mentioned that he had been impressed with Jadeja's all-rounder skills, calling him a stylish batsman, spin bowler, and above all fielder. He thanked him for all the great moments and entertainment over the years and wished him all the best for his future.
Jadeja, who appeared in 74 T20 Internationals for India with a return of 515 runs at 127.16 and 54 wickets at an economy rate of 7.13, announced his decision on an Instagram post. Kohli and Sharma naturally announced their decision to the media in the post-match press conference before the fifth T20I against England here, while Jadeja made public his decision to retire from T20Is with an Instagram post.
“With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals. Like a steadfast horse galloping with pride, I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats . Winning the T20 World Cup was a dream come true, a pinnacle of my T20 International career. Thank you for the memories, the cheers, and the unwavering support. Jai hind - Ravindrasinh Jadeja,” stated the 35-year-old all-rounder.
