Top 10 Cricket Legends Who Bid Farewell in 2024
2024 saw a host of iconic cricketers hanging up their boots, marking the end of stellar international careers. From T20I legends to Test cricket greats, this year delivered a mix of emotional retirements, leaving cricket fans with bittersweet memories. Here's a look at the top 10 cricketers who retired in 2024 .
1. Rohit Sharma (India)
After leading India to a T20 World Cup victory, Rohit Sharma retired from T20 internationals in June 2024. With a record 4,231 runs and five centuries in T20Is, his leadership and consistent performances will remain unforgettable in the shortest format of the game.
2. David Warner (Australia)
David Warner bid adieu to international cricket in 2024. After announcing his Test retirement in 2023 and making his final ODI appearance on New Year’s Day, Warner played his last T20 match during the 2024 World Cup. His illustrious career across formats is etched in cricket history.
3. Virat Kohli (India)
Virat Kohli ended his T20I career after leading India to the World Cup final in 2024. With 4,188 T20I runs at an average of 48.70, Kohli remains one of the format's greatest, holding the record for the most half-centuries (38) in T20Is.
4. Dean Elgar (South Africa)
Dean Elgar, South Africa's former Test captain, made his retirement official early in 2024 after a decorated Test career. With over 5,300 runs in 86 Tests and 14 centuries, Elgar was a reliable rock in South Africa’s red-ball cricket for years.
5. Shikhar Dhawan (India)
Shikhar Dhawan, a stalwart of India's limited-overs top order, announced his retirement in August 2024. With over 11,000 runs in ODIs, Dhawan’s impact was immense, although his role diminished with the rise of younger talents in recent years.
6. Dawid Malan (England)
Known for his brilliant contributions in white-ball cricket, Dawid Malan retired from international duties in August. With a Test average of 27.54 and an impressive 36.38 in T20Is, Malan's cricketing journey was characterized by his resilience and adaptability.
7. Dinesh Karthik (India)
After featuring in the 2024 IPL season, Dinesh Karthik called time on his international career. With over 200 appearances across formats for India, Karthik’s contribution was often overshadowed by MS Dhoni, but his late-career resurgence proved his class.
8. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement in December 2024, closing the chapter on a glittering career. With 537 wickets in 106 Tests, Ashwin remains one of India's best spinners, alongside a strong record in ODIs and T20Is.
9. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s cricketing legend, retired from T20Is and Tests in 2024 but continues to serve the ODI team. A formidable all-rounder, Shakib's record of 149 T20I wickets and over 4,000 runs in Tests cements his place in cricket's hall of fame.
10. James Anderson (England)
James Anderson, regarded as the greatest fast bowler in Test cricket, played his final Test match at Lord’s against the West Indies in July. With 704 wickets in 188 Tests, Anderson leaves a legacy as the highest-ever wicket-taker among pacers in the longest format of the game.
Each of these players has left an indelible mark on international cricket, and their retirements have signaled the closing of iconic chapters in the sport's history. Their contributions will be remembered for years to come.
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