Jul 1, 2024
After leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is, becoming the third Indian captain to achieve a World Cup trophy. Rohit holds the record for the most runs in T20Is at the time of his retirement. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2024 and has been a part of every T20 World Cup since 2007.
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After India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Ravindra Jadeja retired from T20 international cricket, following teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He announced his decision on social media a day after the victory but confirmed his commitment to Test and ODI formats. Jadeja's T20I career from 2009 to 2024 saw him play 74 matches, scoring 515 runs and taking 54 wickets with his left-arm spin. His retirement marks the end of a significant era, contributing both with bat and ball for the Indian team in T20Is.
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Two-time T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament and Player of the Match in the 2024 final, Virat Kohli, announced his retirement from T20I cricket. He bows out as the second-highest T20I run-scorer.
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South African wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from Test cricket on January 8, 2024, to focus on limited-overs formats. Klaasen, who debuted against India in October 2019, played just three more Tests, scoring a total of 108 runs. His final Test was against West Indies at the Wanderers in March 2023.
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Dean Elgar, the South African opener, retired from international cricket before the Test series against India in December-January 2023-24. Elgar, who played 86 Tests and 8 ODIs, featured in his final match in the New Year's Test at Newlands, Cape Town. In 2024, he was the first international cricketer to retire. Over his 86-match Test career, he scored 5347 runs at an average of 37.92, with 14 centuries and 23 half-centuries. Elgar also captained South Africa in 18 Tests, winning 9 and losing 8.
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Neil Wagner, the left-arm seamer from New Zealand, retired from international cricket this year after a distinguished career spanning 2012 to 2024. He played 64 Test matches, claiming 260 wickets. Wagner played a pivotal role in New Zealand's successes, notably contributing to their victory over India in the World Test Championship final in 2021. His impactful performances and contributions will be fondly remembered by fans and teammates alike.
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In May 2024, Colin Munro, the New Zealand opener, retired from international cricket after not being selected for the T20 World Cup 2024 squad. His last T20I match for New Zealand was in 2020, playing a total of 65 matches in the format.Despite missing out on the T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022, Munro remained hopeful of selection by staying active in franchise cricket. Alongside his T20I career, Munro represented New Zealand in 57 ODIs and one Test match.
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Kedar Jadhav, aged 39, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June this year. Hailing from Pune, he represented India in 73 ODIs and nine T20Is. During his career, he scored two ODI centuries and six fifties, and was a part of the 2019 World Cup squad. His final appearance for India was in 2020.
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Dinesh Karthik, a seasoned Indian cricketer, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, including the IPL. Karthik's career spanned over two decades, starting in the 2002/03 season. Despite competition from MS Dhoni, he represented India in 94 ODIs, 60 T20Is, and 26 Tests. His final national team appearance was in the 2022 T20 World Cup.In the IPL, Karthik played 256 matches, participating in every season until this year.
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David Warner, the Australian opener, retired from Test cricket in June 2023 during the Ashes series in England, concluding his career against Pakistan in Australia. He also retired from ODIs after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against India on November 19, 2023. Warner played 112 Tests, scoring 8786 runs, and 161 ODIs, amassing 6932 runs with 48 centuries across formats. In his final Test series, Australia whitewashed Pakistan in December 2023-January 2024. Warner retired from T20Is after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where Australia exited in the Super 8 round in June 2024.
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Trent Boult, a stalwart of New Zealand cricket, retired from international cricket following the team's disappointing performance in the recent T20 World Cup. His 13-year career concluded quietly at the tournament. Boult's achievements include 317 Test wickets in 78 matches, ranking fourth among New Zealand's top wicket-takers. His partnership with Tim Southee, who has 380 Test wickets, was pivotal for New Zealand's bowling.
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