The right-arm pacer, Ankit Rajpoot announced a sudden retirement from Indian cricket on Monday to pursue foreign leagues. Rajpoot played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Ankit Rajpoot Took His Call On Social Media
Ankit Rajpoot announced his decision on social media and acknowledged BCCI, his state board, and his teammates for support during his career.
Format | Matches Played | Wickets Taken |
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First-Class | 80 | 248 |
List A | 50 | 71 |
T20 | 87 | 105 |
Milestone/Key Facts |
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2016 IPL Auction: Acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1.5 crore. |
Most Recent Match: Ranji Trophy against Haryana (0 wickets in 16 overs). |
First-Class Debut: 2012-13 season vs Karnataka with 3 wickets (including Manish Pandey, KB Pawan, and Stuart Binny). |
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