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Tim Southee, New Zealand’s prolific paceman and all-time leading wicket-taker across formats, has announced the third Test against England could be his final appearance in red-ball cricket.  If New Zealand qualifies for the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, he may make himself available for one last hurrah. Southee, 35, will have a fitting end to his career at Seddon Park, Hamilton, his home ground. Reflecting on his 18-year journey, he expressed gratitude, saying, “To play such a big series against the team I began my Test career against and at grounds so special to me is the perfect way to bow out.” The veteran has struggled recently, managing only three wickets on the spin-friendly pitches in India. He relinquished the Test captaincy to Tom Latham on that tour, underscoring his commitment to a gradual transition. Coach Gary Stead praised Southee’s endurance and competitive spirit, calling him “an incredibly tough competitor.” New Zealand have named a 14-man squad fo...

It seems like a thrilling end to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's T20I careers, culminating in India's victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa.  Kohli's decision to retire after the match, especially after his stellar performance of 76 runs, adds an emotional touch to India's triumph, marking his last hurrah in T20Is. Rohit Sharma, too, announced his retirement from T20Is, capping off a remarkable journey in the format he has cherished. India's win, breaking a decade-long trophy drought in ICC tournaments, underscores their resilience and determination.  Despite early setbacks in the final, Sharma's leadership and the team's collective effort ensured they posted a challenging total and defended it with grit.  South Africa, playing their first ICC final, fought valiantly but fell short in the face of India's bowling prowess in the crucial overs. For Kohli and Sharma, two stalwarts of Indian cricket, this victory and their retirements mark th...

Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all formats of the game.  The 35-year-old, who last played for Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL, ended his career with 5,615 runs in 226 ODIs and 1,605 runs in 78 T20I matches.  It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank @BCCI , @UPCACricket , @ChennaiIPL , @ShuklaRajiv sir & all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities 🇮🇳 — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 6, 2022

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has decided to hang up his boots from ODI cricket. The 31-year-old will bid farewell to the 50-over format after the opening match of the ODI leg against South Africa on Tuesday at his home ground – the Riverside. It will be Stokes’ 105th game for the country in the 50-over format. In 104 ODIs, the all-rounder has scored 2919 runs at an average of 39.44 and has claimed 74 wickets. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/xTS5oNfN2j — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) July 18, 2022

Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday. He last represented England during an ODI match against Ireland in 2015. The 36-year-old played 142 international games for England, including 23 Tests, 85 ODIs and 34 T20Is.  The Pontefract-born cricketer, who made his Test debut against West Indies at Lord's in 2009, has played a pivotal role in the Ashes victory in Australia in 2010-11. During his first-class career, Bresnan has scored 7,138 runs and took 575 wickets with seven centuries and nine five-wicket hauls.

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year-old bowler, who was the leading wicket-taker at both the 2007 and 2009 World Twenty20 tournaments, has played 47 Test matches, 130 ODIs and 60 T20I for Pakistan between 2003 and 2016. "It has been an honour to represent my club, city, province and country at various levels for two decades," said the seamer. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my cricket, which has taught me the values of hard work, respect, commitment and determination. "During this journey, I have had the pleasure of meeting numerous people who have helped and supported me in some way. I want to thank all those people as well as my team-mates and peers for their support. "I owe a big thank you to the fans who supported me throughout my journey. They have been an inspiration, especially at times when the going was not great. "Lastly, I thank my family for standing firmly behind me throughout my career and he...

South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has brought his 19-year glittering career to an end after the hard-hitting batsman announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 2004 - has played a single test, 58 ODIs and 50 Twenty20 matches for the Proteas. He has a vast of T20 experience, having played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Rising Pune Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Morkel also had spells in county cricket with Derbyshire, Durham and Somerset.

Ireland's right-handed opening batsman John Anderson has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35. The South-African born batsman, who made his international debut for Ireland in 2012 - has made 26 appearances including eight in ODIs and four T20Is for the national side. He last played for his country in 2017, while his career-best performance of 127 runs against the Netherlands in an Inter-Continental Cup in 2013. The 35-year-old said , “It has been an honour and privilege to play for Ireland and it is one of the proudest achievements of my life. I am immensely proud of all my contributions to the team, especially those in the I-Cup. I’d like to thank those at Cricket Ireland who believed in me and gave me the chance to play international cricket.” As well as retiring from all forms of international cricket, Anderson has also hung up his boots from Inter-Provincial cricket in Ireland. “I have also decided to step away from all Inter-Provin...

Australia's left-arm speedster Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket. The 36-year-old pacer had wished to play Twenty20 leagues until the mid of 2019. His fitness problems forced him to make this decision. He had some severe back issues during Indian Premier League 2018. He further indicated that he is always open to coaching or mentoring role and other activities related to the game. Johnson made the decision through an article that he wrote on Perth Now . “My competitive urge hasn’t left me and hopefully, that’s something I can use to channel into a coaching or mentoring role in the future.” Johnson played the last two seasons for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League following his retirement from international cricket in November 2015 and was instrumental in their BBL|06 title.

South Africa star batsman AB de Villiers announced his retirement on Wednesday from international cricket with immediate effect. The 34-year-old’s shocking decision to hang up his boots comes just four days after he completed another Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. “I have decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect,” De Villiers was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “After 114 Test matches, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I am tired. “This is a tough decision, I have thought long and hard about it and I’d like to retire while still playing decent cricket. After the fantastic series wins against India and Australia, now feels like the right time to step aside. “It would not be right for me to pick and choose where, when and in what format I play for the Proteas. For me, in the green and gold, it must be everything or nothing. I w...

India's veteran speedster Ashish Nehra has decided to hangs up his boots from international cricket after the first Twenty20 match against New Zealand on November 1. The 38-year-old left-arm fast bowler intimated his decision to coach Ravi Shastri and team's captain Virat Kohli. Nehra made his international debut against Sri Lanka in 1999, has claimed 44 Tests wickets, 157 in ODIs and 34 in T20s. The Delhi-born pacer, who was part of the ODI World Cup winning squad in 2011, has played 17 Tests, 120 ODIs and 26 T20I for India. As soon as Nehra decided to retire, here’s a look how Twitter reacted to the news. No more IPL as well, confirmed that Ashish Nehra will retire from all Cricket after the first T20 vs New Zealand on November 1 in Delhi — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) 11 October 2017 We'll miss you and your airplane celebration, #NehraJi ! — asif khan (@_asif) 11 October 2017 Nehraji has some unbelievable comebacks...a true player. a gifted...

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has announced his retirement from the international cricket at the age of 36. Born in New Zealand but raised in Australia, Ronchi has played four Tests, 85 ODIs and 32 Twenty20 internationals for Black Caps. The right-handed batsman, who represented Australia between 2008 and 2009, has averaged 23.67 in ODIs at a strike-rate of 114.50, and 18.89 in T20Is at a strike-rate of 141.33. "It was a dream come true," the 36-year-old said . "I can't think of a better time to have been involved with New Zealand cricket. "From the 2015 World Cup campaign through to the overseas tours of that time and some amazing games and series, it's been a genuine highlight for me.” His knock of 16 against against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy 2017 earlier this month on June 9 was his last for the New Zealand.

West Indies allrounder Dwayne Smith confirmed his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. The 33-year-old, who is currently playing for Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, has announced the decision before the qualifying final game between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings at Sharjah. Smith was part of two World Cup squads in 2007 and 2015, where his last appearance for the national team came against UAE in Napier at the 2015 World Cup. He made his international debut during the tour of South Africa 2003-04, in Cape Town in January 2004. The Caribbean batsman scored 1560 runs at a strike rate of 92.69 in 105 ODIs. He also claimed 61 wickets in ODIs. Smith has been a well known cricketer on the T20 format, over the last couple of years, turning out to play in the Indian Premier League, the Caribbean Premier League, the Bangladesh Premier League and now the Pakistan Super League, as well as the NatWest Blast in England.

Sri Lankan seamer bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has announced his retirement from Test cricket in order to concentrate his attention on the shorter formats ODI and T20 cricket. “I would like to retire from playing test cricket with immediate effect,” the 33-year-old said in a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). “After much thought, I believe it is the right time to retire and I hope it will allow me to better prepare for ODI and T20 cricket, which I would like to continue playing for Sri Lanka subject to good performance and selection.” Lankan pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara quits Test Cricket to focus his attention on the sport's shorter formats pic.twitter.com/x2IcIyVVcj — TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) June 1, 2016 Kulasekara has claimed 48 test wickets from 21 matches since making his debut against New Zealand in 2005.

India’s out-of-favour fast bowler Zaheer Khan has announced his retirement from an international cricket, according to the Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla. Shukla took to twitter to reveal Zaheer's plans to retire. Zaheer khan to announce his retirement today My best wishes to him for post retirement carrier — Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 15, 2015 The left arm seamer, who was part of the Indian cricket team that won the 2011 World Cup at Mumbai, is expected to reveal the announcement today afternoon. Zaheer made his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2000 and has claimed 311 wickets in 92 Tests, 282 wickets in 200 ODIs and 17 wickets in 17 Twenty20 games.

Michael Clarke to announce retirement after Ashes 2015 Australian Test skipper Michael Clarke has confirmed that he is will be retire from an international cricket once the current Ashes series concluded at the Oval. The 34-year-old batsman will play for his country for the final time in the fifth Test at the Oval.  Cricket Australia confirmed the news shortly after England won the Ashes with 78 run victory in the fourth Test at the Trent Bridge: Michael Clarke will play at The Oval, his 115th and final Test match. #ThanksPup pic.twitter.com/NnndN8C1pT — cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) August 8, 2015 Clarke's wife Kyly has paid tribute to her husband after the right-handed batsman announced his retirement: It's been written in the history books that my Darling husband @michaelclarkeofficial has been one of the worlds best batsman and one of Australia's best Captains of Cricket & we couldn't agree more. You will always be our champion & Bubby...

Australian bowler Ryan Harris has took retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday with immediate effect. BREAKING: Ryan Harris has announced his retirement from all cricket effective immediately #Ashes — cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) July 4, 2015 The 35-year-old has battled with a right-knee problem, forcing him to miss the next week’s Ashes series which is to be played on English soil. The veteran has claimed 113 wickets in 27 Tests and 44 wickets in 21 ODIs. "Given the news I received yesterday, and after talking it over with my family, I know now is the right is the time to step away from cricket," Harris is quoted as saying by Cricket Australia's official website .  "I'm pretty lucky, I have had a wonderful career and nothing made me prouder than pulling on the Baggy Green. I played 27 more Tests than I ever thought I would and I have relished every single moment of them.” The news comes as a major blow to the Aussies for their hopes o...

England and Somerset wicket-keeper Craig Kieswetter has took retirement from all forms of cricket with an immediate effect due to a serious eye injury, sustained last summer. The 27-year-old gloveman suffered an injury to his eye through his helmet grille when a ball hit him while batting in a County Championship match against Northants in July 2014. The South-African born cricketer has played 46 ODIs and 25 Twenty20 internationals for England, but was never played at Test level. Probably the hardest decision I've had to make but one that is definitely the right move forward. pic.twitter.com/lDtxQ6PA0L — Craig Kieswetter (@kiesy_22) June 5, 2015 In first-class cricket Kieswetter has scored 5728 runs at 39.23 since his Somerset debut in 2007. He was also part of England’s T20 World Cup winning squad in the West Indies. Craig Kieswetter Career (2007-2014) For England: 46 ODIs 25 T20Is First Class: 115 Matches Avg 39.23 List A: 134 Matches Avg 39.38 T20’s: 124...

The Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has officially announced his retirement from one-day International cricket. The 37-year-old, who plays for Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League, has announced his immediate retirement, a day before leaving for four months tours of the West Indies and England.  The World Cup winner has scored 3122 runs in 126 ODIs at an average of 31.53 including two centuries and 16 fifties to his name. "I have had a privileged one-day career and I have been fortunate enough to be involved in three World Cups and now is the right time to walk away," The gloveman said . "Not many players get to write a script like mine at the end of their careers and I have been lucky enough to do just that after winning a World Cup on home soil. "I leave the team with Australia ranked No. 1 in the world and I am proud of everything we have achieved.” Haddin, who made his ODI debut in 2001, will continue to represent Australia in Tests....

Black Caps off-spinner Daniel Vettori and fast bowler Kyle Mills has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Vettori, 36, made his debut against England in 1997 - finishes with 362 Test wickets in 113 matches, and 305 wickets in 295 ODIs. Daniel Vettori officially announced he has played his last game for the @BLACKCAPS #BacktheBlackCaps ^PT pic.twitter.com/QQ2GV7snbK — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 31, 2015 Mills, 37, has played 19 Test matches, 170 ODIs and 42 Twenty20 internationals for his country. . @kylemills79 to retire from all cricket - full release: http://t.co/1OsNQZDL80 ^RI pic.twitter.com/WR7FPeLIiI — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 1, 2015