Year-Ender 2024: Legendary Indian Cricketers Who Retired This Year

The year 2024 has been memorable for Indian cricket, especially with India clinching the T20 World Cup. However, it was also an emotional year for fans as several renowned Indian cricketers bid farewell to the game. Here’s a look at the prominent Indian players who retired in 2024:

1. Ravichandran Ashwin

The legendary spinner shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from all forms of international cricket after India's third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Brisbane.

• Career Stats:
  • Tests: 106 matches, 537 wickets, 3503 runs (6 centuries, 14 fifties)
  • ODIs: 116 matches, 156 wickets
  • T20Is: 65 matches, 72 wickets
    Ashwin’s contributions with both ball and bat established him as one of India’s finest all-rounders.

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli surprised fans by retiring from T20 Internationals after a stellar performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, where he was Player of the Match.

• Career Stats (T20Is):
  • 125 matches, 4188 runs, average 48.69, strike rate 137.96 (1 century, 38 fifties)
    Kohli continues to represent India in Tests and ODIs.

3. Rohit Sharma

After leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma followed Kohli by retiring from T20Is.

• Career Stats (T20Is):
  • 159 matches, 4231 runs, strike rate 140.89
    Rohit retired as the highest run-scorer in T20I history but continues to play Tests and ODIs.

4. Ravindra Jadeja

The all-rounder also retired from T20Is following India’s World Cup triumph.

• Career Stats (T20Is):
  • 74 matches, 54 wickets (economy 7.13), 515 runs
    Jadeja remains an integral part of India’s Test and ODI setup.

5. Shikhar Dhawan

After playing his last match for India in December 2022, Dhawan officially announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, including IPL, in August 2024.

• Career Stats:
  • Tests: 34 matches, 2315 runs
  • ODIs: 167 matches, 6793 runs
  • T20Is: 68 matches, 1759 runs
    Dhawan played a key role in India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy victory.

6. Dinesh Karthik

Karthik retired from international cricket, domestic cricket, and IPL after the IPL 2024 season.

• Career Stats:
  • 26 Tests, 94 ODIs, 60 T20Is
  • 3,463 runs across formats
    Known for his remarkable comeback in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, Karthik was a versatile wicketkeeper-batsman.

7. Wriddhiman Saha

Saha announced his retirement from international cricket in November 2024. He will retire from domestic cricket after the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season.

• Career Stats:
  • 40 Tests, 1353 runs (3 centuries)
  • 9 ODIs

These players leave behind a legacy of unforgettable contributions, and their absence will be felt deeply in Indian cricket.