THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Ranchi, Jan 10: India’s fast bowler Varun Aaron, 35, who hails from Jharkhand announced his retirement from cricket on Friday.
Aaron, a standout from the MRF Pace Academy, impressed Indian cricket with his consistent 150 kmph deliveries, earning him his international debut in 2011.
Aaron featured in nine Test matches and nine ODIs, claiming 18 wickets in Tests at an average of 52.61. In ODIs, he secured 11 wickets with an average of 38.09. Aaron last represented India in a Test match against South Africa in Bengaluru in 2015.
Aaron has played 52 IPL matches, taking 44 wickets at an average of 33.66. Aaron featured in nine IPL seasons from 2011 to 2022, playing for teams such as Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Titans.
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“For the past 20 years, I have lived, breathed, and thrived on the rush of bowling fast. I officially announce my retirement from representative cricket. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without God, my family, friends, teammates, coaches, support staff and fans. Over the years, I’ve had to push both my physical and mental limits to recover from numerous career-threatening injuries, having to come back time and again, this was only possible thanks to the relentless dedication of the physios, trainers, and coaches at the National Cricket Academy,” Varun wrote in an Instagram post.
“I’d also like to thank the BCCI, JSCA, Red Bull, SG Cricket and MRF Tyres for their invaluable support during critical junctures in my career. As I bid farewell to a pursuit that has consumed me completely, I now look forward to savouring the smaller joys in life while staying deeply connected to the game that has given me everything. Fast bowling has been my first love, and though I step off the field, it will always be a part of who I am,” he added.
