Cricketer Gautam Gambhir announces retirement from all forms of game

Mangalore Today News Network

Delhi, Dec 04, 2018 : Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has announced his retirement from all forms of the game."After more than 15 years of cricket for my country, I want to retire from playing this beautiful game," said Gambhir, reported Zeenews. 

 

"The next Ranji Trophy game against Andhra will be my last day in the sun. It is all coming to an end from where it started at Feroz Shah Kotla," he added. 

The 37-year-old batsman has represented India in 58 Tests between 2004 and 2016, scoring 4154 runs at an average of 41.95.

Gambhir has further been a part of 147 ODIs between the 2003 and 2013. Not only this, he was also involved in 37 T20 Internationals.

The batsman played a critical role in India’s success during the 2007 T20 World Cup with excellent performances under pressure.

Not only this, he further ensured excellent performances alongside Virender Sehwag at the top of the order in the 2011 ODI World Cup.

Gambhir has recently been involved in the domestic cricketing circuit with home team Delhi.