India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket
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Karn Sharma Photograph: (BCCI)
Karn made his international debut across all three formats in 2014. He played his only Test against Australia in Adelaide and featured in one T20I against England in Birmingham. He also represented India in two ODIs against Sri Lanka that year.
India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has announced his retirement from professional cricket and will play his final competitive match in the UP T20 League on Tuesday before turning his attention to coaching and ‘other responsibilities’ in cricket. The Railways cricketer represented India in four matches across formats, including one Test, two ODIs and one T20I, taking five wickets in total.
He made his Test debut against Australia in Adelaide during India’s 2014 tour and picked up four wickets in the match. He also played his white-ball internationals that year but could not secure a regular place in the Indian team.
Sharma, however, enjoyed a successful IPL career and played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He claimed 83 wickets in 90 IPL matches at an average of 26.68 and an economy rate of 8.38.
He was also part of three consecutive title-winning campaigns and remains the only cricketer to win the IPL with three different teams.
“I just want to retire. I will be playing my last game on Tuesday, and I will be retiring from all formats,” Karn said in his announcement during the UP T20 league.
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“After this, I will be available for coaching and other responsibilities related to the game of cricket."
“To all those who supported me, I just want to say thanks. I am extremely grateful to my family, BCCI, Railways, UPCA, Andhra, Vidarbha Cricket Association and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey,” he added.
Representing Kanpur Superstars, Sharma will play his final match against Meerut Mavericks on Aug 25 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
