Rohit Sharma Congratulates Pragyan Ojha On Wonderful Career
Updated - 21 Feb 2020, 07:17 PM
Pragyan Ojha has announced his retirement from his 15-year long cricketing career, with his debut game coming in Hyderabad’s Ranji encounter against Railways back in 2005. Meanwhile, his five match-winning performances during his cricketing career further decorate his records in style.
Since making his debut against Railways on 18 March 2005, Ojha has gone from pillar to post with his performance for Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy. Following his impressive display in the longest format, the Bhubaneswar-born Ojha was rewarded with the limited-overs debut for the Hyderabad team, where he was an instant success.
The left-arm spinner Ojha made his India debut in 2009 against Sri Lanka in Kandy and has played 24 Tests for the national team. Ojha was also part of the Indian Test team which was ranked No. 1 in the Test Championship under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
Rohit Sharma Congratulates Pragyan Ojha After The Latter Retires
“Ojhi, what a pleasure it has been to share some exciting memories whilst playing for India and Mumbai Indians. Our friendship goes way beyond the cricket pitch. Look forward to seeing you on the other side and passing on some knowledge to the next generation. @pragyanojha,” Sharma tweeted.
Ojhi, what a pleasure it has been to share some exciting memories whilst playing for India and Mumbai Indians. Our friendship goes way beyond the cricket pitch. Look forward to seeing you on the other side and passing on some knowledge to the next generation. ?? @pragyanojha https://t.co/yQjcBD2tHy
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 21, 2020
During his Indian Test days, the left-arm spinner has picked up 113 wickets, including seven five-wicket hauls and one ten-fer for the national team. His last game for the national team in the Test format came when Sachin Tendulkar played his last game for the national team.
He signed off his Test cricket with a ten-fer against the visiting West Indian side. In the IPL, Ojha has been part of two winning franchises – Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians (MI).
In 92 IPL games, Ojha has taken 89 wickets at an impressive rate to showcase his variety with the ball. His last appearance in the game came in 2018 when he sported the Bihar jersey in the Ranji trophy encounter against Uttarakhand in Dehradun.
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