Fast bowler Ankit Rajpoot has announced his retirement from all formats of Indian cricket at the age of 31 years. He has played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh and was also a part of franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. 

Known for his pace and swing, Ankit Rajpoot took to social media to announce his retirement. “Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from Indian Cricket. My journey from 2009-2024 has been the most wonderful period of my life.I am grateful for the opportunities given to me by the Board of Control for India, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, Kanpur Cricket Association Ipl franchise Chennai super king, Kolkata knight Rider, kings 11, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants,” Rajpoot wrote in his retirement post on Instagram. 

Ankit Rajput aims to explore world cricket post retirement

Despite retiring from Indian cricket, Ankit Rajput has also confirmed that he will continue to play cricket but also wish to explore the sport and new opportunities around the world. He will now focus on taking part in cricketing leagues in different countries and aims to take new challeng in his cricketing career. 

“I am excited to announce that I will be exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket & the business side of it, where I will also continue to participate in the sport that I love and challenge myself in a new and different environment. I believe that this is the next step in my journey as a Cricketer and I look forward to this new chapter in my life. I wish the best of luck to all the teammates from the various teams I’ve been a part of. Thank you for all the memories,” Ankit Rajput further wrote.