Veteran batter Robin Uthappa on Wednesday (September 14) announced his retirement from all formats of Indian cricket. Taking to Twitter, Uthappa confirmed his decision through a lengthy note with the caption
“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. 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, enjoyable and has allowed me to grow as a human being. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart I have decided to retire forms of Indian cricket.”
Robin Posted on Twitter
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Uthappa thanks his Ranji boards and IPL teams
Uthappa also expressed gratitude to the BCCI and his state teams, including the Kerala Cricket Association, the Saurashtra Cricket Association, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association. He also thanked the IPL teams he represented, including MI, RCB, PWI, RR, KKR, and CSK.
Uthappa concluded by thanking his teammates, coaches, and family for their contributions to his cricketing career. In 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India, Robin Uthappa amassed over 1100 runs, including seven half-centuries.
