Kedar Jadhav announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Kedar Jadhav, the versatile Indian all-rounder, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 39. Jadhav, who represented India in 73 ODIs and 9 T20Is, chose a poignant way to bid farewell to the sport, echoing the retirement announcement style of former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Despite retiring from active play, Jadhav remains connected to cricket, currently working as a Marathi commentator for Jio Cinema.

In a heartfelt message on his verified X account, Jadhav wrote, "Thank you everyone for your love and support throughout my career from 1500 hours. Consider me retired from all forms of cricket." This message, along with his Instagram post, bears a striking resemblance to MS Dhoni's retirement note from 2020, underscoring the bond between the two players.

Jadhav shared a post on Instagram featuring a slideshow of his career moments set to the backdrop of a Kishore Kumar song, reminiscent of Dhoni's own farewell post. This touching tribute reflects the camaraderie he shares with Dhoni.

Jadhav last played for India in February 2020 during the tour of New Zealand. He was also part of the Indian squad in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup held in England, where India reached the semifinals but lost to New Zealand.

In his IPL career, Kedar Jadhav played 95 matches, scoring 1208 runs at a strike rate of 123.14, including four half-centuries. His last IPL match was against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. With his playing days behind him, Jadhav is expected to fully embrace his role as a Marathi commentator.

Jadhav's retirement marks the end of an era for a cricketer known for his unique batting style, useful off-spin bowling, and sharp fielding. His contributions to Indian cricket will be remembered by fans and teammates alike, and his presence in the commentary box will keep him connected to the game he loves.