The Player Who Scored Fifty In The Debut Match Announced His Retirement

Opener Faiz Fazal, who scored a half-century in the debut match for India, has announced his retirement. The 38-year-old Batsman has come to play the last Ranji match of his career today.

Batsman Faiz Fazal, who scored a half-century in the debut match for India, has announced his retirement from domestic cricket. He is playing the last game of the Ranji Trophy today between Vidarbha and Haryana. Faiz is the highest run scorer in first class for Vidarbha. Apart from this, he has also scored the most runs in List A.

Emotional Message Posted On Social Media

Faiz, who has set many records in domestic cricket, is the only Batsman who has played over 100 matches for Vidarbha. On Sunday, he announced his retirement through social media. Faiz said he will play the last game of his career today in Nagpur. Fazal wrote, "Tomorrow will be the end of an era when I step out for the last time on the grounds of Nagpur, where my journey in first-class cricket began 21 incredible years ago. It has been an unforgettable journey, filled with fond memories." it is something I will never forget."

Faiz Will Miss Jersey Number 24

The opening Batsman, who debuted in international cricket in 2016, scored 9183 runs in 137 first-class matches. At the same time, he scored 3,641 runs in 113 List-A games. Fazal further wrote, "Representing both the Indian cricket team and Vidarbha has been the most incredible honor of my life, and wearing those cricket jerseys always fills me with immense pride. Farewell to my beloved No. 24 jersey; you will be greatly missed. "

Third Batsman To Hit Fifty In Debut Match

Opener Faiz, who has played only one ODI match for India, is the only Indian Batsman who has scored a half-century in his debut match. Apart from this, he is the third Batsman to do so after Australia's Ashley Woodcock and England's Kim Barnett. England's Ben Fox and South Africa's Zubair Hamza have also scored half-centuries in their ODI debut matches. However, both are currently active in international cricket. Fazal wrote, "As one chapter closes, another awaits, and bidding farewell to my professional cricket career fills me with mixed emotions; I eagerly look forward to embracing the new adventures that lie ahead." Am."