Vinay Kumar Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket

Vinay Kumar took to Twitter to announce his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Friday. The pacer represented India in 31 One-day Internationals, nine Twenty20 Internationals and one Test match. Vinay Kumar, in his note on Twitter, thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Karnataka State Cricket Association for presenting him with the opportunity to live his dream. The 37-year-old fast bowler also thanked all the four franchises whom he played for in the Indian Premier League.

"I am very grateful to Karnataka State Cricket Association for giving me the opportunity to represent the state team. From here I went on to play for India and represented the nation in all the three formats of the game," Vinay Kumar wrote.

"I would also like to offer my sincere gratitude to BCCI for making me a part of its family. Playing for the country is the ultimate dream for any sportsperson and I am glad and blessed to have achieved this feat."