Jadeja joins Kohli, Sharma in T20I retirement after World Cup win | The Express Tribune
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 international cricket on Sunday, a day after lifting the 20-over World Cup in Barbados.
Jadeja, 35, is the third senior player to retire from the team after India beat South Africa in a thrilling final, with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli quitting shortly after the match.
“With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals,” Jadeja wrote on Instagram.
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“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.”
The left-arm spinner made his T20 international debut in 2009 and has played 74 matches, scoring 515 runs with a strike rate of 127.16 and picking up 54 wickets. He has also played 72 tests and 197 One-Day Internationals.
“I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats,” he wrote.
