Left-arm medium-fast bowler Barinder Sran who made his international debut in 2016 announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on 29 August 2024.
On 12 January 2016, Barinder Sran made his ODI debut for India against Australia and made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 20 June 2016. In his T20I debut, the left-arm bowler took 4/10, which is the best bowling figure by an Indian debutant in T20I cricket.
“As I officially hang up my cricket boots, I look back at my journey with a heart full of gratitude. Since switching from boxing in 2009, cricket has gifted me innumerable and incredible experiences. Fast bowling soon became my lucky charm and opened doors to represent prestigious IPL franchises, ultimately culminating in the highest honor of representing India in 2016.
Even though my international career was brief, the memories created will be forever cherished. I am eternally grateful to the almighty for getting me the right coaches and management, who have supported me throughout my journey.
And i think this is the right time to retire from international and domestic cricket, i would also like to thank @pcacricketassociation and BCCI for their support.
As I embark on this new chapter, I carry immense gratitude for the opportunities that cricket has afforded me. Lastly, as the saying goes, “Just like the sky, dreams have no limits”, so keep dreaming”, Sran wrote on his Instagram page.
Barinder made his ODI and T20I debut under MS Dhoni. Sran played his last first-class game in 2019 and his last List-A game in 2021. Barinder also played for four different items in IPL – Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians.
Sran played a total of 24 matches in the IPL between 2015 and 2019 and claimed 18 wickets at an economy rate of 9.40. Speaking of his international career, Barinder appeared in six ODI matches and bagged seven wickets.
