Indian Pacer Abhimanyu Mithun Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket

Indian pacer Abhimanyu Mithun has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 31. In a statement posted on Instagram, Mithun has decided to retire to 'pursue other revenues in

"I would also like to thank Vultures Cricket Club for having identified me, nurtured me and mentored me through this journey. I would like to thank the IPL teams – Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad for having faith in me to represent and play for them. I would like to thank the members of the media who have covered my journey from the beginning and highlighted my achievements."

In the 2019 Vijay Hazare Trophy final, Mithun took a hat-trick in Karnataka winning the title on his birthday. A month later, Mithun picked five wickets in an over in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semi-final against Haryana, which featured a hat-trick with the trophy to be eventually won by Karnataka.  

"I would like to thank my coaches who have always encouraged and trusted my game and me, my selectors who have always put their faith in me, the support staff who have looked after me, my various trainers & physios who helped me to be my fittest best and to all my teammates who brought out the best in me."

Mithun played 103 First-class matches for Karnataka, bagging 338 wickets at an average of 26.63. He also featured in 96 List A matches, taking 136 matches at an average of 28.50. In 74 T20 matches, Mithun picked 69 wickets at an average of 28.72.

"Thank you for everything. None of this would have been possible without the constant support and love of my family. Cricket is a universal game and I believe in finishing at the highest level. So I had to take this decision and seek better opportunities for myself and my family around the world. I am also clear in my mind that Karnataka has abundant fast bowling talent and they would miss out opportunities at the right time if I prolong my career. Thank you," concluded Mithun.