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Barinder Sran, Who Made His Debut Under MS Dhoni Announces His Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket

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India pacer Barinder Sran announced his retirement from all formats on Thursday. He represented India in six ODIs and two T20Is in 2016.

The southpaw made his debut under MS Dhoni in January 2016, and he impressed with a 3-wicket haul against Australia. Barinder Sran announced his retirement through a social media post he wrote on Instagram.

“As I officially hang up my cricket boots, I look back at my journey with a heart full of gratitude. Since switching from boxing in 2009, cricket has gifted me innumerable and incredible experiences. Fast bowling soon became my lucky charm and opened doors to represent prestigious IPL franchises, ultimately culminating in the highest honor of representing India in 2016”.

"Even though my international career was brief, the memories created will be forever cherished. I am eternally grateful to the almighty for getting me the right coaches and management, who have supported me throughout my journey. As I embark on this new chapter, I carry immense gratitude for the opportunities that cricket has afforded me. Lastly as the saying goes, "Just like the sky, dreams have no limits", so keep dreaming," his post further read.


Barinder Sran’s cricket journey

Sran took seven wickets in ODIs at an average of 38.42 and made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2016, taking six wickets in the T20Is. He delivered a standout performance with bowling figures of 4/10.

In addition to collecting 137 wickets across formats at the domestic level, the 31-year-old played for four teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL)—Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians—featuring in 24 matches and picking 18 wickets.

The 31-year-old played his last competitive match in 2021 for the Punjab Team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 24 runs and picked one wicket after conceding 91 runs against Madhya Pradesh.