Ramesh Powar retires from competitive cricket

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New Delhi, Nov 10: Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar today retired from competitive cricket, bringing down curtains on his distinguished 15-year old domestic career.

The 37 year old Powar had briefly donned national colours in the early and middle part of last decade, playing 2 Tests and 31 ODIs.

File photo: Batsman Ramesh Powar looks back as Bengal fielder drops a catch during a Ranji Trophy game

Powar took six wickets in two Tests - both against Bangladesh while he was relatively better in shorter format with his fast off breaks yielding 34 scalps.

But he was a stalwart for Mumbai as his 442 first class wickets are a testimony. He formed a potent spin attack with Sairaj Bahutule during those years when Mumbai won multiple Ranji Trophies.

Poor fitness and weight problems were impediments towards finding a permanent slot in the team. Also, his best years coincided with presence of Harbhajan Singh. Powar during the end of his career played for Rajasthan and Gujarat as a professional.

"I have tried to be an honest servant of the game that I love most. I would like to be associated with the game in any capacity," Powar, who will be playing in Masters Champions League, said.

PTI

Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:27 [IST]

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Ramesh Powar retires from competitive cricket