Sunil Narine announces retirement from international cricket

West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine declared his retirement in international cricket this Sunday. Narine, the West Indies all-rounder, who enjoyed a long and successful career playing for the Windies The last time he played was with Men in Maroon in August 2019, in the T20I match.

“I appreciate it has been over four years since I last played for West Indies, but today I am announcing my retirement from international cricket,” Narine posted on Instagram in a post that was republished by ESPNCricinfo.

“Publicly, I am a man of few words, but privately, there are a few people who have given me unwavering support throughout my career and helped me realise my dream of representing West Indies and to you I express my deepest gratitude,” He added.

Narine became famous by his appearances for Trinidad and tobago in the then-defunct Champions League T20I, before beginning his career in December of 2011. He was a part of WI for 122 international matches including six Tests 65 ODIs, and 51 T20Is. He scored the score of 165 wickets during his time.

Narine played a key role in helping West Indies lift their first ICC T20 World Cup in 2012 and played in 2014 too.

In 2012 Narine was a consistent player for the Indian Premier League (IPL)franchise Kolkata Knight Riders with 163 wickets during 162 matches and netting 1,046 run with the help of four fiveties. In addition, he played in lots of T20 leagues across the globe, such as the International League T20 (Abu Dhabi), Trinbago Knight Riders in theCaribbean Premier League, and Los Angeles in Major League Cricket. The Hundred-men’s tournament in the Oval Invincibles and alsofeatured in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League as well as the BangladeshPremier League.

In 2014, Narine was reported for a suspect action following which hewithdrew from the 2015 ODI World Cup and it played a part in his sporadicinternational appearances for years to come.

The father also expressed his gratitude to him for his assistance.

“[My father] is ever present with me when I take to the field and I am indebtedto his support and love, which carried me through the times I questionedwhether the pursuit of my dreams was really worth it,” He added. “I loverepresenting Trinidad & Tobago, the country of my birth, and to add anothertitle by winning the Super50 Cup will be the perfect send-off,” said he in his conclusion.