The year 2024 has witnessed several prominent cricketers announcing their retirement from international cricket, marking the end of an era for many legends of the game.
One of the most surprising retirements came on December 18, when India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his international career after the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Players Retiring from All Formats:
- James Anderson (England): Retired in May after 188 Tests and 704 wickets.
- Shikhar Dhawan (India): Retired in August, not playing for India since 2022.
- David Malan (England): Announced his retirement in August 2024.
- David Warner (Australia): Retired from all formats after the 2024 T20 World Cup.
- Dinesh Karthik (India): Retired in June but will continue playing in South Africa’s T20 League.
December Retirements:
- Imad Wasim (Pakistan): Announced permanent retirement after briefly reversing his decision earlier in 2024.
- Mohammad Amir (Pakistan): Officially retired in December after returning to international cricket post-2020.
- Mohammad Irfan (Pakistan): Retired in December after a distinguished career in all formats.
Retirements from Specific Formats:
- Tim Southee (New Zealand): Retired from Test cricket in December after 391 wickets in 107 Tests.
- Virat Kohli (India): Retired from T20I cricket after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, still available for ODIs and Tests.
- Rohit Sharma (India) & Ravindra Jadeja (India): Also retired from T20I cricket after India’s T20 World Cup win.
The year ends with these high-profile retirements, leaving behind enduring legacies that will continue to inspire future generations.
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