Faiz Fazal set to retire from professional cricket

Left-handed batter Faiz Fazal is all set to retire from professional cricket after Vidarbha’s ongoing Ranji Trophy match

Left-handed batter Faiz Fazal is all set to retire from professional cricket after Vidarbha’s ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Haryana at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.

The 38-year-old pulled the curtains on his career as the top run-getter for Vidarbha, both in first-class and List A cricket.

In 138 first-class matches, Fazal scored 9184 runs at an average of 41 with 24 hundreds and 39 fifties to show for his efforts. The veteran scored 3641 runs from 113 List A matches with 10 centuries and 22 half-centuries.

Announcing his decision to retire, Fazal wrote:
“Tomorrow marks the end of an era as I step onto the Nagpur ground for the last time, where my journey in first-class cricket began 21 incredible years ago. It’s been an unforgettable ride, filled with cherished memories that I’ll hold dear forever.”

“Representing both the Indian Cricket Team and Vidarbha has been the greatest honor of my life, and donning those cricket jerseys has always filled me with immense pride. Farewell to my beloved Number 24 jersey – you’ll be deeply missed.”

“A heartfelt thank you to all my teammates, coaches, physios, and trainers, “and special mention to groundsmen”, family, friends, and supporters who’ve been my pillars of strength throughout this remarkable journey.”

“As one chapter closes, another awaits, and while bidding adieu to my professional cricket career fills me with mixed emotions, I’m eagerly looking forward to embracing the new adventures that lie ahead.”