Veteran Indian all-rounder announces retirement from all cricket formats at 39

Veteran all-rounder Kedar Jadhav has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 39. Jadhav's illustrious career saw him play 73 ODIs and nine T20Is for India since his international debut in 2014.

Jadhav first earned an India call-up for the ODIs against Bangladesh in June 2014, but he made his international debut later that year in November, against Sri Lanka in Ranchi. He was included in India's squad for two tours to Zimbabwe in 2015 and 2016. During the 2015 series, he scored an unbeaten century, although he did not get a chance to bat in 2016.

A highlight of Jadhav's domestic career came in 2012 when he scored a triple century in the Ranji Trophy against Uttar Pradesh. He also finished as Maharashtra's second-highest run-getter in that edition. In the 2013-14 Ranji season, he emerged as the highest run-getter with 1223 runs, including six centuries.

Jadhav's IPL journey began with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's development squad before he was picked by Delhi Daredevils in 2010, making an instant impact with a 29-ball 50 on his IPL debut. Over the years, he represented Kochi Tuskers, RCB, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"Thank you all for your love and support throughout my career. From 1500 hrs, consider me retired from all forms of cricket," Jadhav posted on X.

Jadhav's consistent performance in ODIs was solidified in October 2016 when he played all five games against New Zealand at home. He established himself as a key player in the national side, particularly known for his finishing role. He was part of India's squad for the 2019 World Cup in England, where India reached the semi-final.

Overall, Jadhav scored 1389 runs in ODIs with an average of 42.09, including two centuries and six fifties, and took 27 wickets with an economy of 5.15.

In first-class cricket, he amassed 6100 runs at an average of 48.03, with 17 hundreds and 23 half-centuries. His last first-class season saw him score 379 runs in five matches, including a notable 182 against Jharkhand in Pune.