Parthiv Patel Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket In A Long Post; Pens 'With Every End Comes A New Beginning'

Former India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel took to his social media account to announce his retirement from all forms of cricket. He penned a long note reminiscing his journey as a cricketer and thanking everyone for the love and support he has received all these years. Parthiv Patel who made his cricketing debut in 2002 at the age of 17 has participated in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and 2 T20Is. As he shared his long note, on Twitter, he wrote that he feels proud to have fulfilled his dreams.

In his long note, Parthiv Patel wrote, "Today I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket, and as I bring down the curtains on this 18 year old cricketing journey, I feel heavier with gratitude towards many. The BCCI showed a generous amount of confidence and faith in a 17 year old boy to play for India. I have enormous gratitude towards them for being a guiding force and hand holding me, in the formative years of my young career."

He added, "I am full of gratitude to The Gujarat Cricket Association, my home, for solidly rallying around me throughout my journey, and the leadership role conferred upon me couldn't have been more joyous and fulfilling than our team winning all formats of the game." In the end, he wrote that with every end comes a new beginning and it is hard to say goodbye. Check out his post below:


Cricketers like Anil Kumble and others sent him their best wishes. All his fans too are sending him their best wishes on social media.