Former Mumbai Indians (MI) bowler Barinder Sran has formally introduced his retirement from worldwide and home cricket, marking the top of a journey that started in 2011.
The 31-year-old made the announcement on Instagram, the place he wrote: “As I formally dangle up my cricket boots, I look again at my journey with a coronary heart filled with gratitude.”
He added: “Cricket has gifted me innumerable and unbelievable experiences. Quick bowling quickly turned my fortunate attraction and opened doorways to symbolize prestigious IPL franchises, in the end culminating within the highest honor of representing India in 2016.
“Despite the fact that my worldwide profession was transient, the reminiscences created might be endlessly cherished. I’m eternally grateful to the almighty for getting me the suitable coaches and administration, who’ve supported me all through my journey.”
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Reflecting on his cricket profession
The left-arm quick bowler rose to prominence after being picked up by the Rajasthan Royals within the IPL 2025 public sale. He made his worldwide debut for India beneath MS Dhoni’s captaincy in January 2016, taking 3 for 56 in Perth in opposition to Australia. Total, he performed six ODIs and two T20Is, claiming 13 wickets with better of 4/10 versus Zimbabwe within the shortest format of the sport.
All through his IPL profession, Sran performed for a number of franchises, together with MI, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In 24 IPL matches, he grabbed 18 wickets at an financial system price of 8.55.
Regardless of his restricted worldwide profession, Sran made a big influence in home cricket. He performed 18 first-class matches, 31 Checklist A video games, and 48 T20 matches between 2011 and 2021, taking a complete of 137 wickets throughout all codecs. His final aggressive match was in February 2021, when he represented Punjab within the Vijay Hazare Trophy in opposition to Madhya Pradesh.
