I Will Be Exploring New Opportunities- 2007 T20 World Cup Icon Joginder Sharma Retires From International Cricket

It was a bittersweet moment for cricket fans as Joginder Sharma, the former Indian cricketer, announced his retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket through a post on Twitter. Joginder’s journey in cricket spanned from 2002 to 2017, during which he had the honor of representing India at the highest level of the sport.

Joginder Sharma represented India in 4 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between 2004 and 2007 and 4 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in 2007. In ODIs, Joginder Sharma played 4 matches and took 1 wicket at an economy rate of 4.60 and an average of 115 runs per wicket. In T20Is, he played 4 matches and took 4 wickets at an economy rate of 9.51 and an average of 34.5 runs per wicket.

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Joginder Sharma Announces Retirement

Joginder Sharma played a crucial role in India’s victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup. In the final against Pakistan, he was brought on to bowl the last over with India needing to defend just 5 runs. He went on to take the all-important wicket of Misbah-ul-Haq with the final ball of the match, securing India’s first ever T20 World Cup title.

His performance in the tournament, especially in the final, was widely praised and is remembered as one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history.

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Announced retirement from cricket ??Thanks to each n everyone for ur spot and love ❤️?@bcci @icc @haryana cricket Association ? pic.twitter.com/QJSXoojXn5

— Joginder Sharma ?? (@MJoginderSharma) February 3, 2023

Joginder Sharma’s message was not just limited to thanking the people involved in his cricketing journey but also to the cricket fans who supported him throughout the ups and downs of his career. He said that he will forever cherish the moments spent with the fans and their support has always been a source of motivation for him.

The former cricketer also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to his family and friends for their unconditional love and support throughout his career. He considers them to be the backbone of his success and believes that without their support, he would not have achieved what he has today.

In his tweet, Joginder Sharma expressed his gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Haryana Cricket Association, Chennai Super Kings, and the Haryana Government for providing him with opportunities to showcase his skills on the cricket field. He also thanked his teammates, coaches, mentors, and support staff for their contribution in helping him turn his dream into reality.

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