[ad_1]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly praised Parthiv Patel after the latter introduced his retirement on Wednesday and likewise stated that Parthiv’s efficiency within the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy remaining will stay etched within the historical past of Gujarat cricket. The wicket-keeper batsman had scored a ton within the remaining to energy Gujarat to their maiden title win. He additionally performed 193 List A video games and scored 5172 runs, with a finest rating of 119.
The former Indian skipper congratulated Parthiv on a “fantastic career” and stated his work was the principle issue behind his success in worldwide and home cricket. Ganguly additionally felt overwhelmed to captain the “brilliant ambassador” of Indian cricket.
“Parthiv has been a brilliant ambassador for Indian cricket. He has always been a team man and it was a pleasure to captain him when he made his international debut at the age of seventeen. His hard work has earned him laurels in international and domestic cricket,” Ganguly stated in a press release issued by BCCI.
“I congratulate him on a incredible profession and want him the perfect for his future endeavours. His efficiency within the Ranji Trophy remaining to win Gujarat their solely title will all the time be remembered within the historical past of Gujarat cricket,” he added.
The youngest wicketkeeper to make a Test debut, Parthiv, on Wednesday introduced his resolution to retire from all types of the sport.
He represented India in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs, and a pair of T20Is. A gritty left-handed batsman, Parthiv, scored 6 Test fifties, which included a wonderful 69-run knock towards Pakistan in Rawalpindi whereas opening the batting.
“Parthiv Patel has always played his cricket with passion. While he played some hard-fought cricket for the Indian team, his contribution in domestic cricket shall inspire the future cricketers,” stated BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
“It was a tremendous feat to lead Gujarat to a maiden Ranji Trophy triumph in the 2016-17 season, a testimony to his astute leadership qualities. BCCI congratulates Parthiv on a successful journey and for his contribution to Indian cricket,” he added.
Promoted
In his Indian Premier League (IPL) profession, Parthiv performed 139 video games and scored 2848 runs and received IPL titles whereas representing Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
“From a young teen making his mark in international cricket to guiding the young generation in the right path, Parthiv Patel has come a long way. I take this opportunity to congratulate him on a fine career with Team India, Gujarat and his IPL franchises over the years. I wish him good luck for the future,” stated BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal.
Topics talked about on this article
(This story has not been edited by Newslivenation employees and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)