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Robin Uthappa called time on his international career as he retired from ‘all forms of Indian cricket’, while adding that he is looking forward to ‘charting a new phase of my life’.
Uthappa, who was part of India’s T20 World Cup winning team in 2007, played 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is. He also won two IPL titles — with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 and Chennai Super Kings in 2021. The decision to retire makes him eligible to play in T20 leagues overseas.
“It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you all,” he said in a statement on Twitter.
It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.
Thank you all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GvWrIx2NRs
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 14, 2022
“It’s been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka – a wonderful journey full of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable and has allowed me to grow as a human being,” the former Karnataka player added.
“However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. While I will spend significant time with my young family, I look forward to charting a new phase of my life.”
Former Indi all- rounder and hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World cup Campaigns Yuvraj Singh congratulated Uthappa on his career in his tweet
Congratulations on a wonderful career @robbieuthappa ! You made the most of every given opportunity 💪🏻 it was memorable winning the 2007 World Cup together 🏆 here’s to our many memories on & off the field 🙌🏻 Good luck for the next innings. Lots of love to you & your family! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mOw204vb0J
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 14, 2022
