Quick-bowler Siddarth Kaul has introduced his retirement from Indian cricket. Kaul, the right-arm pacer, performed six white-ball matches for India and picked 4 wickets in T20Is. “After I was a baby enjoying cricket within the fields in Punjab, I had one dream. A dream to symbolize my nation. In 2018, by God’s grace, I obtained my India Cap Quantity 75 within the T20i staff and Cap Quantity 221 within the ODI staff. The time has now come to name time on my profession in India and announce my retirement,” wrote Kaul in a submit on his Instagram account on Thursday.
General, Kaul has taken 297 first-class wickets in 88 video games at a median of 26.77, together with 17 five-wicket hauls. He additionally took 199 wickets in 111 Checklist A video games and picked 182 T20 wickets in 145 matches. He was India’s highest wicket-taker when the facet gained the 2008 U19 World Cup beneath Virat Kohli’s management in Malaysia.
Within the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kaul picked 58 in 55 matches whereas representing Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It was in his stint from 2017 to 2021 with Hyderabad that Kaul grew to become part of the facet’s integral bowling line-up by way of his slower balls and yorkers.
Kaul was a member of the Punjab staff profitable the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy within the final home season and went on to have a brief County Championship stint with Northamptonshire this yr.
His final cricketing look within the present season was within the Punjab-Haryana Ranji Trophy match in Rohtak earlier this month. “Phrases can’t specific my gratitude for the love and assist I’ve obtained by way of all of the highs and lows of my profession.”
“I wish to thank God for the trail that has been made for me; the followers for the countless assist; my dad and mom and household for the sacrifices and confidence you could have given me, particularly throughout the accidents and lows; my teammates over time for the dressing room reminiscences and friendships; the BCCI for fulfilling a younger kid’s dream to symbolize India and win the 2008 Underneath-19 World Cup and obtain my T20i and ODI caps in 2018!”
“Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL franchises for giving me reminiscences of a lifetime; and final however not least, the @pcacricketassociation for giving me a possibility to make my First Class debut in 2007 and supporting me all through my profession.”
“With out all of your assist I might not be the particular person I’m immediately. I do not know what the long run holds however I look again on this chapter with solely fond reminiscences and now on to the subsequent chapter. As soon as once more, thanks,” additional wrote Kaul.
Kaul got here from a household with a robust sporting background – his father Tej, had performed first-class cricket for Jammu and Kashmir within the Seventies, earlier than being the physiotherapist of the Indian staff.
Kaul’s mom Sandhya was a gymnast who labored as a Sports activities Authority of India (SAI) coach, whereas elder brother Uday Kaul performed 107 first-class matches, 74 Checklist A video games, and 16 T20 matches in a 17-year cricketing profession earlier than moving into teaching.
“What an exceptional cricketing profession you’ve got had-built on self-discipline and relentless laborious work. Bagging 678 wickets throughout all three codecs, with 33 five-wicket hauls, is a testomony to your dedication and work ethic! Representing India was not only a proud second for you, however a reminiscence that the whole Kaul household will endlessly cherish. Wishing you all one of the best in your future endeavours!” wrote Uday.
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