Some famous cricket players might retire after the IPL 2024 ends. Blinder11 will list the top 10 players who are nearing the end of their careers and might retire after this season.
Here’s the list of 10 famous players who might retire after IPL 2024:
10. Ravichandran Ashwin
The top off-spinner is the only spinner on this list. Ashwin has been playing great for Rajasthan Royals since last season. He did so well that he got picked for India in two T20 World Cups and the recent World Cup.
But now, he’s more focused on stopping runs than taking wickets. That might be why he won’t be playing in the IPL anymore after 202
9. Mohammed Shami
After helping Gujarat Titans win the IPL trophy in 2022 and becoming the player with the most wickets in 2023, Mohammed Shami has been at his best with Gujarat. However, he won’t be able to play in the next season due to his injury. Shami, who is 34 years old, is still recovering from his right heel injury, so it’s uncertain if he’ll be able to play in the IPL again.
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a famous Indian bowler who’s done really well in the IPL, hasn’t been getting much attention lately, especially in the last one or two years. He plays for the team SRH. His speed and performance have gone down, which is why he’s not being chosen for the Indian team anymore. Even in the IPL, where he’s taken 170 wickets, his bowling hasn’t been as good in the past two seasons. This might be his last time playing for SRH.
7. David Warner
David Warner, an Australian cricket star, has scored the most runs by any foreign player in the IPL. He has played almost 180 matches, hitting 6397 runs. In 2016, he led the Sunrisers Hyderabad team to win the championship. Warner has won the IPL’s Orange Cap three times, all while playing for the Hyderabad team. Now, he’s playing for Delhi and hopes to win another IPL trophy. This might be his final chance to win in the league.
6. Wriddhiman Saha
Saha is a cricketer who got a fresh start with the Gujarat Titans team. He’s been really good as a wicketkeeper and helped the team a lot in the last two seasons. But because there’s a big auction coming up, this might be his last season playing in the IPL. In the 2024 IPL, Gujarat Titans have two other wicketkeepers besides Wriddhiman Saha.
5. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is a big player in the Indian Premier League. He’s scored the second most runs (6617) in the league, just after Virat Kohli (7263 runs). He’s been captaining Punjab since last season, but it looks like this might be his last season with both PBKS and the IPL, as he’s nearing the end of his career.
4. Faf du Plessis
For many years, the captain of RCB has been quietly doing great things in the IPL. Over the past 5-7 years, du Plessis has been performing really well, first for Chennai and then for Bangalore. Last year, he hit the most sixes in the season, with 36 big hits. But now, at 39 years old, IPL 2024 might be his final year playing in the league.
3. Ajinkya Rahane
After making a strong comeback with CSK in IPL 2023, Rahane got back into the Indian team. But he didn’t stay there long as younger players took his place again. Since then, Rahane hasn’t been playing well. Even in the Ranji Trophy, where he led Mumbai to their 42nd title, he didn’t perform as expected.
Chennai might give a chance to the 35-year-old batsman, who has scored 4400 runs in the IPL, in the first few matches of the upcoming season. But if he doesn’t do well, Rahane might not get any buyers in the big auction before the next season.
2. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, who’s known for leading Mumbai Indians to many victories, will now just focus on playing for the team. This is the first time since 2013 when he became captain that he’s just playing. This IPL season might be his last with Mumbai Indians. Some people think he might join Chennai or Bengaluru teams, but it’s unsure because he’s 36 years old. Also, there’s some tension between him and Mumbai, so he might not play for them after this IPL season.
1. MS Dhoni
The old captain of Chennai Super Kings, also known as Thala by his fans, is the most famous player ever in the IPL. He has won five trophies, played many great matches, and made lots of memories for his fans. MS Dhoni has done almost everything possible in the league. This might be his last time playing for CSK.
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