Murali Vijay Retires: India’s veteran batter Murali Vijay on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of International Cricket. The star Indian batter, who last played for India in December 2018, took to social media to announce his decision. Follow Indian Cricket Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Murali Vijay Retires: Former India opener Murali Vijay announces international retirement, set to explore new opportunities in cricket – Check out
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The India batter who has played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and nine T20Is in his seven-year-long international career stated that he was “looking forward to exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket & the business side of it.”
“Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of International cricket. My journey from 2002-2018 has been the most wonderful years of my life for it was was an honour representing India at the highest level of sport,” Vijay said in his statement.
“I am grateful for the opportunities given to me by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), Chennai Super Kings and Chemplast Sanmar. To all my team-mates, coaches, mentors and support staff: It has been an absolute privilege to have played with you all, and, I thank you all for helping turn my dream into reality,” he added.
Vijay, who was a mainstay in the test team, last played for India in a Test match in Perth in December 2018. In addition to that, he has 106 appearances in the Indian Premier League where he has scored 2619 runs, including 2 hundreds and 13 half-centuries. Vijay played for the Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, and Kings XI Punjab in his IPL career.
Lastly, I would like to thank my family & friends for their unconditional love and support throughout my career. They have been my backbone and without them, I would not have been able to achieve what I have today,” added Vijay.
Murali Vijay Retires: Former India opener Murali Vijay announces international retirement, set to explore new opportunities in cricket – Check out
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