ODI World Cup 2023

2023 Cricket farewells: Celebrating the retirement of Cricket legends

The ODI World Cup is currently underway, with the world’s finest cricketers battling it out to secure the coveted trophy. While many players are showcasing their skills in pursuit of World Cup glory, a significant number of them are standing on the precipice of a new chapter in their lives, as they prepare to retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023.

One of the latest cricketers to make this significant announcement is England’s David Willey. In a recent tweet, Willey shared his decision to bid farewell to international cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing World Cup. His retirement marks the end of a distinguished career representing his country on the global stage.

The retirements aren’t limited to the ODI World Cup. England’s legendary pacer, Stuart Broad, bid adieu to international cricket after the Ashes series in 2023.

Before the commencement of the World Cup, several players had already declared that this would be their last appearance on the world stage. Among them was South African stalwart Quinton de Kock, who, despite his remarkable performances in the tournament, announced that he would be retiring from the fifty-over format after the event.

Here’s a list of 15 players who have retired or announced their retirement in 2023:

1. Quinton de Kock

The South African wicketkeeper-batsman who is in grand form having hit 4 centuries in the World Cup already, has decided to retire from ODI cricket after the World Cup in India. He will continue playing T20Is until the 2024 World Cup.

2. Naveen-ul-Haq

The pacer took to Instagram to announce his retirement from international cricket after the ODI World Cup. He will focus on franchise cricket around the world.

3. Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali confirmed his retirement from international cricket but will continue playing in franchise leagues like the IPL, PSL, and the Hundred.

4. David Willey

Overlooked during the ECB’s annual contracting process, England’s David Willey will retire from all international cricket after the 2023 World Cup.

5. Stuart Broad

The legendary English pacer concluded his cricketing career with 847 international wickets during the Ashes 2023 Test series. Broad’s illustrious career saw him claim 847 international wickets, and his departure marks a significant transition in the English cricketing landscape.

6. David Warner

While not officially retired yet, Warner has laid out his retirement plans, aiming for a farewell in a hometown Sydney Test and planning to exit one-day cricket after the 50-over World Cup in November.

7. Dwaine Pretorius

The South African all-rounder decided to focus on various T20 leagues worldwide from January 2023.

8. Hashim Amla

The prolific South African batter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in January 2023 after amassing 18,672 runs in international cricket.

9. Aaron Finch

Australia’s long-serving white-ball captain, Finch, retired in February 2023 after leading Australia to their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory.

10. Murali Vijay

Vijay announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in February 2023, ending a career that included appearances in nine T20Is, 61 Tests, and 17 ODIs.

11. Ambati Rayudu

Although already retired from international cricket, Rayudu declared his final IPL 2023 match against Gujarat Titans as his last in the tournament.

12. Daniel Christian

One of Australia’s most talented T20 all-rounders, Christian, announced his retirement from all formats of the game after Big Bash League 2023.

13. Manoj Tiwari

In August 2023, Manoj Tiwari hung up his cricketing boots after representing India in both white-ball formats, featuring in 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

14. Alex Hales

The English batsman, known for his role in England’s 2022 T20 World Cup win, surprised everyone by retiring from international cricket in August 2023.

15. Joginder Sharma

The Indian pacer, famed for his exceptional bowling in the T20 World Cup 2007 Final, retired from all formats of cricket on February 3, 2023.

The ODI World Cup 2023 has become a unique juncture where the present and the future coexist. While the action on the field intensifies, off the field, legends of the game prepare to bid adieu. Their contributions have left an indelible mark on international cricket, and their retirements mark the end of an era. The cricketing world bids farewell to these talented players and their contributions to the game will be cherished forever.