"I look back on this chapter with only fond memories" - Siddarth Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket
Team India and Punjab pacer Siddarth Kaul announced his retirement from Indian cricket via his social media account today, November 28. The 34-year-old last played for Team India in 2019 and in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022.
Siddharth Kaul took his official account on X and posted a video of all his cricket-related memories with the following caption:
"When I was a child playing cricket in the fields in Punjab, I had one dream. A dream to represent my country. In 2018, by God's grace, I received my India Cap Number 75 in the T20i team and Cap Number 221 in the ODI team. The time has now come to call time on my career in India and announce my retirement."
Along with thanking BCCI, Kaul also thanked the various IPL franchises he was a part of. The post continued:
"Words cannot express my gratitude for the love and support I have received through all the highs and lows of my career. I want to thank God for the path that has been made for me; the fans for the endless support; my parents and family for the sacrifices and confidence you have given me, especially during the injuries and lows; my teammates over the years for the dressing room memories and friendships; the BCCI for fulfilling a young child’s dream to represent India and win the 2008 Under-19 World Cup and receive my T20i and ODI caps in 2018!"
"Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL franchises for giving me memories of a lifetime; and last but not least, the @pcacricketassociation for giving me an opportunity to make my First Class debut in 2007 and supporting me throughout my career. Without all your support, I would not be the person I am today. I don’t know what the future holds but I look back on this chapter with only fond memories and now on to the next chapter. Once again, thank you"
Take a look at the post below:
Siddarth Kaul's career in numbers
Siddarth Kaul was a part of the U-19 batch of players that won the 2008 U-19 Men's World Cup held in Malaysia.
The bowler went on to earn his maiden cap for Team India in 2018, debuting against Ireland in T20Is and shortly after against England in ODIs. He has picked up four wickets in three T20Is he played for the Men in Blue but went wicketless in the three ODIs he was a part of.
Kaul was a part of the Punjab team that won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2023/24 season. He was a part of four teams in the IPL, representing Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, picking up 58 wickets in 55 matches.