“Thank you for this iconic picture” - As Stuart Binny announces retirement, Twitterati remembers him as the batter who frustrated James Anderson
Twitterati remembered retired Team India all-rounder Stuart Binny as the batsman who frustrated James Anderson with his batting during the 2014 tour of England.
The picture of Stuart Binny and Anderson, shared by Binny’s anchor-wife Mayanti Langer, has been doing the rounds on social media since Sunday. Stuart Binny scored 78 on his Test debut against England at Nottingham, which remains his highest Test score and his only half-century in the format.
On Monday, Stuart Binny announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket with immediate effect. The 37-year-old, who represented Karnataka in domestic cricket, played six Tests, 14 ODIs and three T20Is for India between 2014 and 2016.
A medium pacer and a lower-order batter, Stuart Binny could not taste much success during his short international career. However, Binny holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in one-day cricket - 6/4 against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
Following Stuart Binny’s decision to announce his retirement, Twitterati wished the former all-rounder well in his future endeavours. A few Twitter users shared the picture of Stuart Binny and Anderson, thanking him for giving Indian cricket an "iconic image". Here are some Twitter reactions to Binny’s retirement.
Some Twitter users did not miss the opportunity to take a swipe at the former India cricketer, questioning his achievements.
Game of cricket runs through my blood: Stuart Binny in statement
Releasing a statement announcing his retirement, Stuart Binny said playing for India gave him tremendous joy and pride. He added that he will give back to the game that has given him everything. He said:
“It has given me tremendous joy and pride to have represented my country at the highest international level. I would like to acknowledge the huge role that the BCCI have played in my cricketing journey. Their faith and support over the years have been incredible. My cricketing journey would not even have started had it not been for Karnataka state and their support. It has been an honour to captain and win trophies with my state.”
Stuart Binny added:
"The game of cricket runs through my blood, and I will always look to give back to the game that has given me everything.”
Apart from representing India and Karnataka, Stuart Binny also played for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. He is the son of Roger Binny, who was the leading wicket-taker in the 1983 World Cup.