List Of Renowned Retired Cricket Players In 2023
The year 2023 was a historic one in the game of cricket as it marked the retirement of several legendary players. These players had inspired countless fans and aspiring cricket players all across the world and had left a long-lasting impact on the game. The cricket community paid tribute to each retiree’s career and achievements with a moment of reflection and celebration.
| Player Name | Role & Achievements | Retirement Details |
|---|---|---|
| Imad Wasim | Pakistani all-rounder. | Retired at 37, ending England’s career. |
| Asad Shafiq | Renowned Pakistani batsman. | Retired Dec 2023, led Karachi Whites to T20 win. |
| Wahab Riaz | Ace Pakistani bowler. | Retired Aug 2023, now chief selector & sports minister. |
| Stuart Broad | Legendary English fast bowler. | Retired in 2023, played in IPL and various leagues. |
| Quinton de Kock | Outstanding South African ODI & Test player. | Retired from ODI & Test at 30, focusing on T20. |
| Sunil Narine | West Indian all-rounder, T20 World Cup winner. | Retired in 2023, and scored 8,000 international runs. |
| Meg Lanning | Successful Australian women’s player, 7 World Cup wins. | Retired in 2023, known for final over in T20 WC. |
| Alex Hales | English T20 World Cup star. | Retired last year, notable T20 WC 2022 semi-final. |
| Joginder Sharma | Retired in 2023, and scored 8,000 international runs. | Key Indian bowler in the 2007 T20 World Cup. |
| Murali Vijay | Right-handed batsman for India. | Retired Jan 2023, played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs, 9 T20Is. Last match in 2018. |
| Gurkeerat Singh Mann | Number 11 all-rounder for India. | Retired in 2023, and scored 8,000 international runs. |
Imad Wasim
Imad Wasim, the all-rounder for the Pakistan cricket squad, declared his retirement from all cricket formats in 2023. Now, though, his supporters may see him compete in the Pakistan Super League’s ninth season with Islamabad United.
Asad Shafaq
In December 2023, Asad Shafiq, the renowned batsman for the Pakistani cricket team, retired from all formats. He led Karachi Whites to the National T20 title with a victory over Abbottabad.
Wahab Riaz
Wahab Riaz, the Pakistani cricket team’s ace bowler, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2023. He currently serves as the chief selector of the national team and is also Punjab’s interim sports minister.
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad, the legendary fast bowler from England, has almost 600 Test wickets to his name. Afterward, he announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 37 and will not play for his country again. Broad, a right-arm spinner, collaborated with James Anderson to bowl fast
Quinton de Kock
Cricket player Quinton de Kock, known for his outstanding skills, has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) and Test cricket at the age of thirty. Besides, He will now only participate in Twenty20 League matches. De Kock scored 594 runs in his final international match at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 and scored 6770 runs in 155 ODIs before retiring.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine, a West Indian all-rounder, retired from international cricket in 2023. Despite playing only 6 Tests, 65 ODIs & 51 T20s, he had a significant impact, especially in limited overs. In Addition, He played in various leagues worldwide, including the IPL, where he was crucial to KKR’s victories in 2012 & 2014. He won the 2012 T20 World Cup, his first global championship since the 1979 World Cup.
Meg Lanning
Australian women’s cricket player Meg Lanning retired in 2023 after a successful career spanning 241 matches. Additionally, She won seven World Cup championships, scored almost 8,000 international runs, and was a strong leader in white-ball cricket.
Alex Hales
Alex Hales retired from international cricket last year. After that, His unbeaten 86 off 47 balls in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final helped lead the team to victory. Hales was left off England’s 2019 World Cup squad due to a drug test failure and Eoin Morgan’s lack of faith in him. He played in 11 Tests, 70 ODIs, and 75 T20Is before retiring.
Joginder Sharma
Joginder Sharma, a key member of India’s 2007 ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad, announced his retirement in 2023. His outstanding last-over bowling in the final against Pakistan secured India’s historic victory. He played four T20s and one Test match during his career.
Murali Vijay
In January 2023, Murali Vijay announced his retirement from cricket. Moreover, He had represented India in 61 Tests, 17 ODIs, and 9 T20 Internationals. Also, Murali Vijay was a right-handed batsman and his final India match was played in 2018.
Gurkeerat Singh Mann
Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who was the number 11 all-rounder for India, announced his retirement from both domestic and international cricket in November 2023. The 33-year-old had played in three One-Day Internationals for India, with his last appearance being in 2016.
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“If a player retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, that batter is entitled to resume his/her innings,” states Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Article 25.4. 2.
Additionally, MS Dhoni made his retirement official on August 15, 2020. After India’s heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semifinal, former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket.
Furthermore, Alastair Cook, the former captain of England and the greatest test run scorer for his nation, declared his retirement from professional cricket.
