Robin Uthappa retires from all forms of Indian cricket

Taking
to
social
media
Uthappa
wrote,
“It
has
been
my
greatest
honour
to
represent
my
country
and
my
state,
Karnataka.
However,
all
good
things
must
come
to
an
end,
and
with
a
grateful
heart,
I
have
decided
to
retire
from
all
forms
of
Indian
cricket.”

The
swashbuckling
batsman,
Uthappa,
who
has
represented
India
in
46
ODIs
released
a
statement
on
social
media.
In
the
statement
released
on
Twitter,
Uthappa
said,
“It’s
been
20
years
since
I
started
playing
professional
cricket,
and
it
has
been
the
greatest
honour
to
represent
my
country
and
state,
Karnataka
–
a
wonderful
journey
full
of
ups
and
downs;
one
that
has
been
fulfilling,
rewarding,
enjoyable
and
has
allowed
me
to
grow
as
a
human
being.
However,
all
good
things
must
come
to
an
end,
and
with
a
grateful
heart
I
have
decided
to
retire
from
all
forms
of
Indian
cricket.
While
I
will
spend
a
significant
time
with
my
young
family,
I
look
forward
to
charting
a
new
phase
in
my
life.

“I
take
this
opportunity
to
thank
the
President,
Secretary
and
the
office
bearers
of
the
BCCI
for
their
support
and
encouragement
throughout
my
cricket
career.
I
would
also
like
to
thank
Karnataka
State
Cricket
Association,
Saurashtra
Cricket
Association
and
Kerala
Cricket
Association
for
the
honour
of
representing
the
respective
states
during
the
course
of
my
career.
Further,
I
would
like
to
express
my
gratitude
to
the
IPL
teams
I
represented
–
MI,
RCB,
PWI
and
RR.

“A
special
mention
to
KKR
&
CSK
for
all
the
wonderful
memories
and
support
my
family
and
I
received
during
my
time
with
them
–
something
I
will
always
cherish.
I
would
like
to
thank
my
parents
and
sister
for
allowing
me
to
pursue
my
passion,
and
for
all
the
sacrifices
they
made
for
me
while
growing
up,
enabling
me
to
succeed
in
my
chosen
field.

“To
my
coaches,
mentors
and
guides
for
their
guidance
and
support
through
the
years
that
have
brought
me
this
far,
a
big
thank
you.
To
my
teammates,
physios,
trainers,
analysts,
net
bowlers
and
logistics
members
for
all
the
love,
support
and
encouragement.
The
camaraderie
in
the
dressing
room
is
one
of
the
things
I
will
miss
the
most.
You
all
have
truly
added
value
to
my
life.
Thank
you.

“I
would
also
like
to
thank
all
the
grounds
staff,
umpires
and
scorers
for
all
the
hours
of
hard
work
they
put
in
the
background
to
allow
us
to
play
the
game
we
all
love.
Of
course
a
big
thanks
to
all
my
fans,
well-wishers,
dearest
friends,
supporters,
critics
and
journalists
for
all
the
love,
support,
positive
energy
and
motivation
you
have
given
me
over
these
years.
I
am
forever
grateful
to
you
all.
Lastly,
thank
you
Sheets
for
being
my
rock
and
my
light.
To
Neale
Nolan,
Trinity
Thea
and
Caleb
for
inspiring
Dada
to
be
his
best
version
of
himself
every
day.
I
love
you
all
10,000,”
wrote
Uthappa.

Uthappa
who
made
his
ODI
debut
against
England
in
Guwahat,
has
amassed
a
total
of
934
runs,
with
his
highest
score
being
86.
In
T20Is,
Uthappa
respresented
India
in
13
games
where
he
scored
249
runs.
Uthappa
was
also
part
of
India’s
squad
for
the
inaugural
edition
of
the
T20
World
Cup,
which
India
won.