8 players who retired after T20 World Cup 2024 ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

I T20 World Cup 2024 he ended dramatically with India beat South Africa in the final, ending a 13-year ICC drought. The thrilling final saw India lift the T20 World Cup for the second time, having won the first in 2007. The electrifying atmosphere at the Barbados Stadium was a testament to the global popularity and excitement of T20 cricket, and India’s victory added to it. another great chapter in their cricket history.

Notably, India’s victory was the result of amazing teamwork, tactical brilliance, and excellent performance, especially in the final game where they held a nerve in the tournament against South Africa. This victory has special significance as it marked India’s first ICC trophy since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013, further cementing their dominance in international cricket.

Few players are retiring after T20 World Cup 2024

The completion of this competition also closed the time of the respected players in this game. Eight cricket stars, including several legends, who have contributed immensely to their teams and the world cricket team, have announced their retirement.

Let’s take a look at 8 players who retired after the 2024 T20 World Cup

1) Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli bid farewell to the T20I format after India secured the prestigious trophy, capping his T20I career with a man-of-the-match performance in the final. While stepping away from T20Is, Kohli will continue to be a mainstay in the Indian cricket team, playing in the Test and ODI formats, where his experience and skill remain invaluable.

Kohli’s numbers in T20Is:

• Similar: 125
• Available: 4188
• Average: 48.69
• 100s/50s: 1 and 38

2) Rohit Sharma (India)

After India’s World Cup victory, captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is. He became only the second Indian captain, after MS Dhoni, to lift the T20 World Cup, cementing his legacy as an amazing leader. Rohit’s exceptional leadership and batting prowess have been crucial to India’s success in T20 cricket, guiding the team to many victories and setting new standards for generations to come.

Rohit’s numbers in T20Is:

• Ratings: 159
• Available: 4231
• Average: 32.05
• 100s/50s: 5 and 32

3) Ravindra Jadeja (India)

A day after India’s T20 World Cup victory, Ravindra Jadeja announced his resignation from his shortest tenure on social media. Jadeja has been a key player for India, and his absence from the T20Is will be deeply felt.

Jadeja’s numbers in T20Is:

• Same as: 74
• Runs: 515
• Wickets: 54
• Best: 3/15

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4) David Warner (Australia)

Aussie legend David Warner had already announced that the T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies would be his last match in Australia. His retirement was confirmed after Australia’s campaign ended following a loss to India in the Super 8 stage.

Warner’s numbers in T20Is:

• Similar: 110
• Available: 3227
• Average: 33.43
• 100s/50s: 1 and 28

5) Trent Boult (New Zealand)

Trent Boult ended his T20I career following New Zealand’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. As a consistent bowler for New Zealand, Boult’s presence will be sorely missed by fans and the Black Caps team alike.

Boult’s numbers in T20Is:

• Same as: 61
• Wickets: 83
• Best: 4/13

6) David Wiese (Namibia)

Namibia’s all-rounder, David Wiese, has announced his retirement from international cricket following the final group match against England in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Making his T20I debut for South Africa in August 2013 against Sri Lanka, Wiese went on to represent Namibia in the opening round of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Wiese’s numbers in T20Is:

• Same as: 54
• Available: 624
• Wickets: 59
• Best: 5/23

7) Brian Masaba (Uganda)

After Uganda’s group stage exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, its captain Brian Masaba has stepped down from his role as T20I captain and resigned from T20 as well.

Masaba’s numbers in T20Is:

• Same as: 61
• Runs: 437
• Wickets: 23
• Best: 3/8

8) Sybrand Engelbrecht (Netherlands)

Netherlands’ Sybrand Engelbrecht ended his T20I career after playing his last match against Sri Lanka in the world cup. Engelbrecht’s international player has only played 12 matches, starting with his performance against Nepal earlier this year.

Engelbrech’s numbers in T20Is:

• Same as: 12
• Available: 280
• Wickets: 5
• Best: 2/13

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