Tanmay Srivastava, 2008 U-19 World Cup’s highest run-scorer, announced his retirement from competitive cricket. Tanmay was an integral part of the Virat Kohli-led victorious U-19 team. He took to Twitter to announce his retirement.
"It’s time to bid adieu to my cricketing playing career! I’ve built memories, made friends, achieved the best I could in these years playing Junior Cricket, Ranji Trophy and most importantly being a good performer in U-19 World Cup,2008 and bringing the cup home with the team," the 30-year-old wrote.
The southpaw had scored 262 runs in 6 matches at an average of 52.40 in the 2008 edition of the ICC tournament. He represented Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in first-class cricket. In 90 first-class games, Tanmay amassed 4918 runs.
"I have had some very good memories on and off the field. As a child, when my father took me to the stadium, many times I got injured and could not play. He always told me that there will be many moments like these in life when you will face a fall, they must not make you weak but motivate you to come back stronger," his statement read.
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