Lucknow: With South African legend AB de Villiers announcing to hang his boots, the Cricket fans around the world have started to think that the sport will no more be the same. But did you ever think how drastic change it will witness after the conclusion of much awaited 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup?
Yes, a huge transformation is in the offing as soon as the biggest cricketing event in the world concludes on July 14, 2019.
Some of the biggest cricketers of the world who have made it a sport to be worshipped by fans will be seen bidding adieu to the sport. The probable list of retiring cricketers includes the names of cricketers like MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, Lasith Malinga, Dale Steyn, Eoin Morgan and many more.
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Checkout the complete list and their career stats here:
1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni aka MS Dhoni: Age – 36 years 328 days
The former Indian Cricket team skipper is inarguably a legend. He is not only regarded as the ‘best finisher in the world’, but also as the ‘finest wicket-keeper-batsman’ ever to have graced the game. His cool and calm demeanor at wins and even at defeats makes him one of the most respected cricketers around the globe.
He is likely to retire after the conclusion of the CWC 2019.
Here are career stats of MS Dhoni:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 90 Matches – 318 Matches – 89
Runs – 4879 Runs – 9967 Runs – 1444
Average – 38.09 Average – 51.37 Average – 37.02
Centuries – 6 Centuries – 10 Centuries – 0
Fifties – 33 Fifties – 67 Fifties – 2
Highest Score – 224 Highest Score – 183* Highest Score – 56
Catches – 256 Catches – 297 Catches – 49
Stumpings – 38 Stumpings – 107 Stumpings – 29
2. Yuvraj Singh: Age – 36 years 170 days
The flamboyant Indian southpaw has been instrumental in India’s World Cup victories in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in 2007 and 50-over Cricket in 2011. But unfortunately, currently he is at the fag-end of his career.
His blistering batting, crucial bowling and magnificent fielding has won many matches for India and he is regarded as one of the best cricketers of all time who ended India’s slog-over woes. He has been a fighter and ‘king of comebacks’ but it seems that he will say goodbye to Cricket after the conclusion of 2019 World Cup.
Here are career stats of Yuvraj Singh:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 40 Matches – 304 Matches – 58
Runs – 1900 Runs – 8701 Runs – 1177
Average – 33.92 Average – 36.55 Average – 28.02
Centuries – 3 Centuries – 14 Centuries – 0
Fifties – 11 Fifties – 52 Fifties – 8
Highest Score – 169 Highest Score – 150 Highest Score – 77*
Catches – 31 Catches – 94 Catches – 12
3. Chris Gayle: Age – 38 years 252 days
The ‘Universe Boss’ has played some scintillating Cricket and has been more known across the globe as a ‘freelance cricketer’ rather than being a West Indies-based player. His stats in International Cricket are also amazing and he has only evolved as a more aggressive cricketer over the years.
He hardly takes any quick singles but has the potential of scoring big runs without even rotating the strike very often. Very near to his 40s, he is most likely to retire from international Cricket.
Here are career stats of Chris Gayle:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 103 Matches – 281 Matches – 89
Runs – 7214 Runs – 9585 Runs – 1444
Average – 42.18 Average – 37.00 Average – 37.02
Centuries – 15 Centuries – 23 Centuries – 0
Fifties – 37 Fifties – 48 Fifties – 2
Highest Score – 333 Highest Score – 215 Highest Score – 56
Catches – 96 Catches – 119 Catches – 49
4. Shoaib Malik: Age – 36 years 119 days
One of the finest Pakistani batsmen of today’s age, Shoaib Malik has played some memorable innings in his career. Apart from being a fantastic and reliable middle-order batsman, he has been a handy bowler and a great fielder.
Here are the career stats of Shoaib Malik:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 35 Matches – 261 Matches – 95
Runs – 1898 Runs – 6975 Runs – 1875
Average – 35.14 Average – 35.22 Average – 30.24
Centuries – 3 Centuries – 9 Centuries – 0
Fifties – 8 Fifties – 41 Fifties – 6
Highest Score – 245 Highest Score – 143 Highest Score – 75
Catches – 18 Catches – 92 Catches – 38
5. Lasith Malinga: Age – 34 years 276 days
The Sri Lankan ‘Yorker Specialist’ is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers around the world. He has single handedly won several matches for the Island nation and is ranked amongst the best bowlers to have graced the game.
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He is the only bowler in the world to claim four wickets in four balls. He can be regarded as one of the best match winners of all time.
Here are the career stats of Lasith Malinga:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 30 Matches – 204 Matches – 68
Wickets – 101 Wickets – 301 Wickets – 90
Average – 33.15 Average – 28.92 Average – 19.77
Economy – 3.85 Economy – 5.31 Economy – 7.36
Five wickets – 3 Five Wickets – 7 Five Wickets – 1
Best bowling in match – 9/201 Best bowling – 6/38 Best Bowling – 5/31
Catches – 7 Catches – 29 Catches – 18
6. Dale Steyn: Age – 34 years 338 days
One of the finest speedsters of the South African team has produced many match winning performances in his career. He used to be a permanent asset in the playing fixture of Proteas team in all three formats, but over the past few months, he has been out of the squad.
Here are the career stats of Dale Steyn:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 86 Matches – 116 Matches – 42
Wickets – 419 Wickets – 180 Wickets – 58
Average – 22.32 Average – 26.62 Average – 17.39
Economy – 3.22 Economy – 4.94 Economy – 6.76
Five wickets – 26 Five Wickets – 3 Five Wickets – 0
Best bowling in match – 11/60 Best bowling – 6/39 Best Bowling – 4/9
Catches – 23 Catches – 26 Catches – 11
7. Ross Taylor: Age – 34 years 84 days
The New Zealand batsman has led his team to many marvelous victories over the years and even today, he is an important asset for the Kiwi team. His batting experience has helped the Kane Williamson-led side amazingly over the past few months.
It will be hard to believe but seemingly, he may retire from the international Cricket after the conclusion of ICC World Cup 2019.
Here are the career stats of Ross Taylor:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 85 Matches – 204 Matches – 81
Runs – 6281 Runs – 7267 Runs – 1415
Average – 47.22 Average – 46.28 Average – 25.26
Centuries – 17 Centuries – 19 Centuries – 0
Fifties – 28 Fifties – 41 Fifties – 5
Highest Score – 290 Highest Score – 181* Highest Score – 63
Catches – 127 Catches – 130 Catches – 44
8. Eoin Morgan: Age – 31 years 263 days
The left-hand batsman might be from Ireland, but plays for England and has done a quite a marvelous job for the team over the years. Apart from his batting, he has led the side in limited-over Cricket.
Here are the career stats of Eoin Morgan:
Tests: ODIs T20Is
Matches – 16 Matches – 200 Matches – 72
Runs – 700 Runs – 6031 Runs – 1678
Average – 30.43 Average – 37.22 Average – 29.96
Centuries – 2 Centuries – 11 Centuries – 0
Fifties – 3 Fifties – 35 Fifties – 9
Highest Score – 130 Highest Score – 124* Highest Score – 85*
Catches – 11 Catches – 75 Catches – 32
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