Ambati Rayudu , who has represented India in both formats of limited-overs cricket, announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Tuesday in a lengthy statement. Ambati Rayudu played 55 ODIs and 7 T20Is and was tipped to be India’s fourth batter in the 2019 World Cup.
Many people were taken aback, including Ambati Rayudu , who expressed his displeasure with a controversial tweet. Rayudu had announced his retirement from the sport following his snub before making a U-Turn.
Ambati Rayudu was a member of the IPL-winning Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings teams. He won the cash-rich league six times, the most recent with CSK on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
On Tuesday, the ex-cricketer issued a lengthy statement on Twitter in which he thanked everyone who assisted him in his journey.
The following is the full text of Ambati Rayudu statement, which he shared on social media:
“It has been an emotional night that culminated in a special IPL win. On that high note, I would like to announce my retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. When I took up the cricket bat as a kid playing with the tennis ball at home, I didn’t imagine the wonderful journey that would follow for three decades.
“I consider it my greatest honour to have represented my country from the Under-15 to the highest level. I still remember the day I received my India cap for the first time in 2013 – it is a memory I will cherish forever.
“I would like to thank the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) and the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for showing faith in my ability and providing me with the opportunity to express myself on the field.
“I would also like to thank both the IPL teams that I played for – Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. I am proud to finish my career as a six-time IPL winner.
“Being a part of Mumbai Indians’ first-ever IPL win in 2013 as well as winning the IPL title with Chennai Super Kings in 2018, 2021 and of course, 2023 are memories that will stay with me forever.
“It has also been a great privilege to play with captain Dhoni bhai both with CSK and Team India. We have had some great memories over the last two decades both on and off the field, which will stay in my heart forever.
“None of this would have been possible without the support of my dear family, especially my father Sambasiva Rao.
“Thanks to all my teammates, support staff, fans and all the coaches from my early days – this memorable journey of mine would not have been fulfilling without all of you. Thank you for being by my side through the ups and downs. Your encouragement meant a lot to me.
See you on the other side!”
