Credit: BCCI

Credit: BCCI

Gujarat cricketer Priyank Panchal has officially announced his retirement from First-Class cricket. The 35-year-old shared a heartfelt post on her social media where he wrote a long note. Panchal has an impressive record in domestic cricket from 2008 to 2025. He has played 127 First-Class matches in his career amassing 8856 runs at an average of 45.18, along with 29 hundreds and 34 half-centuries.

“My dad was a long-lasting source of strength for me. I was moved by the energy that he gave me, the way he encouraged me to pursue my dreams, to rise from a relatively small city and dare to aspire to wear the India cap one day. He left us long ago, and it was a dream I carried with me for nearly two decades, season after season, until today," Panchal wrote on his retirement while remembering his late father.

Many of you wanted to see me in India colours: Priyank Panchal

Priyank Panchal couldn’t get to play for India despite impressive records in First-Class cricket. In his retirement note, the 35-year-old said that he got many messages from his supporters who wanted him to don the India jersey. However, despite not getting a chance in the Indian team, Panchal remained a common name in India A setup and has often nurtured young cricketing talents. He had a memorable season in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy where he amassed 1310 runs including his career-best 314-run knock.

"It's an emotional moment. It's an enriching moment. And it's a moment which fills me with a lot of gratitude. To, most importantly, my fans. I always read all the messages coming my way from your end. Many of you talk fondly about wanting to see me in India colours. It's with this steadfast motivation that I continued my journey till now,” Priyank Panchal wrote.