Former CSK pacer Ankit Rajpoot has announced his retirement from Indian cricket but has revealed his willingness to play in T20 leagues. Apart from playing for CSK, Rajpoot has played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as well.
Ankit who recently played for Uttar Pradesh in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, has announced his retirement via social media. While making his announcement, he revealed his intention to explore opportunities in foreign T20 leagues.
Ankit Rajpoot has thanked BCCI, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, Kanpur Cricket Association, and IPL franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings Xl, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.
“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 Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings 11, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants,” Ankit wrote.
“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.”
Ankit Rajpoot’s career has been highlighted with his impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2015-16 bagging 14 wickets at an average of 14.21. He was a valuable player at Chennai Super Kings during the 2013 and 14 seasons.
He started his IPL career after being picked by CSK, in 2013 and played two matches. He later joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016, taking seven wickets across two seasons and moved to Punjab in 2018. He recorded the best figures by an uncapped IPL player picking 5/14 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ankit Rajpoot played 29 IPL matches and took 24 wickets. However, he hasn’t played in the IPL post 2020 season and went unsold in the auctions. He was part of the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 but did not play in any games.
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