Ravichandran Ashwin to Shikhar Dhawan - India players who have Retired in 2024

A gigantic career ended on Wednesday (December 18) as Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. After the conclusion of the 3rd Test in Brisbane against Australia, Ashwin arrived at the post-match press conference and revealed his decision.

A stellar player, Ashwin has put a strong mark on the pages of world cricket. But along with Ashwin, a number of Indian players have now retired from cricket in 2024. The off-spinner from Chennai has become the 12th player to have shut off completely from international cricket, and the list goes to 15 introducing partial retirements.

India Players who have Retired in 2024

1. Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin, a distinguished off-spinner, retired from international cricket on December 18, 2024, following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Over his illustrious career, Ashwin took 537 Test wickets, making him India's second-highest wicket-taker in the format. He also played 116 One-Day Internationals and 65 Twenty20 Internationals, amassing a total of 765 wickets across all formats. Renowned for his mastery of the 'carrom ball,' Ashwin was also a capable Test all-rounder, with six centuries to his name.

2. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan, the left-handed opener, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on August 24, 2024, at the age of 38. Debuting for India in 2010, Dhawan was particularly successful in 50-over matches, scoring 24 international centuries. He excelled in significant tournaments such as the Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, and the 2015 World Cup. Notably, he made history with the fastest hundred by a debutant in a Test match against Australia in 2013.

3. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, a versatile wicketkeeper-batter, announced his retirement from international cricket on November 15, 2024. Karthik made his debut for India in 2004 and was known for his adaptability across formats. He played a pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 World Cup victory and was part of the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning team. Karthik's career was marked by his ability to perform under pressure, including his match-winning knock in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy final.

4. Dhawal Kulkarni

Dhawal Kulkarni, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket on September 5, 2024. Kulkarni made his debut for India in 2014 and was known for his consistency and ability to swing the ball. He played a vital role in India's limited-overs setups, providing crucial breakthroughs with the new ball.

5. Barinder Sran

Barinder Sran, a left-arm medium-fast bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket on August 20, 2024. Sran made his debut for India in 2016 and was known for his pace and bounce. He was part of India's squad in the 2016 T20 World Cup and played a role in India's pace attack during his tenure.

6. Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav, an all-rounder known for his off-spin and batting, announced his retirement from international cricket on July 15, 2024. Jadhav made his debut for India in 2014 and was known for his ability to finish games with the bat. He played a crucial role in India's 2018 Asia Cup victory and was part of the 2019 World Cup squad.

7. Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha, a reliable wicketkeeper-batter, announced his retirement from international cricket on October 10, 2024. Saha made his debut for India in 2010 and was known for his sharp glovework and gritty batting. He was a key figure in India's Test series victories, including the historic win in Australia in 2021. Saha's contributions were crucial in India's rise to the top of the Test rankings and the Bengal player will also retire from all forms of cricket after the conclusion of 2024-25 Ranji season.

8. Siddarth Kaul

Siddarth Kaul, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket on June 25, 2024. Kaul made his debut for India in 2018 and was known for his yorkers and death-over bowling. He was part of India's T20 setup and played a role in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy.

9. Saurabh Tiwary

Saurabh Tiwary, a left-handed batter, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on May 10, 2024. Tiwary made his debut for India in 2010 and was known for his aggressive batting style. He played a role in India's limited-overs setups and was part of the 2010 Asia Cup-winning team.

10. Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary, a right-handed batter, announced his retirement from international cricket on April 5, 2024. Tiwary made his debut for India in 2008 and was known for his elegant stroke play. He played a role in India's middle-order and has been a stalwart for Bengal over the years in domestic cricket.

11. Varun Aaron

Varun Aaron, a right-arm fast bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket on March 20, 2024. Aaron made his debut for India in 2011 and was known for his express pace. He played a role in India's pace attack and was part of the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning team.

12. Ankit Rajpoot

Ankit Rajpoot, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket on February 15, 2024. Rajpoot made his debut for India in 2018 and was known for his swing bowling. He played a role in India's limited-overs setups and was part of the 2018 Nidahas Trophy-winning team.

Rohit, Virat, Jadeja announce retirement from T20Is

Along with that, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja also announced their retirement from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup in West Indies. Rohit, bowed out of the T20 format after becoming the third Indian captain to win the World Cup.