Ambati Rayudu of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) declared his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, however he then removed the post.
“I am pleased to say that this will be my final IPL appearance. “I’ve had a terrific experience playing it and being a member of two great teams for the past 13 years,” Rayudu tweeted.
“I’d want to express my gratitude to the Mumbai Indians and CSK for a fantastic voyage.”
This isn’t the first time Ambati Rayudu has made an outlandish retirement announcement. He declared his retirement after not being selected for the 2019 ODI World Cup, but then changed his mind and returned to play in the IPL.
Rayudu retired from first-class cricket in 2018 to concentrate on the shorter format. And the strategy appeared to be working, as he was called up to the India ODI team, which was looking for a No. 4 batsman. Even that wasn’t easy; he only made the cut after passing the yo-yo fitness test on his second try.
Rayudu’s consistency inspired India captain Virat Kohli to declare that India had discovered their World Cup No. 4. The squad ultimately chose Vijay Shankar, a Tamil Nadu allrounder described as a “three-dimensional” player by head selector M S K Prasad. “Just purchased a new set of 3D glasses to watch the world cup,” Rayudu tweeted shortly after.
In 2018, Ambati Rayudu retired from first-class cricket to focus on the shorter format. And it looked that the tactic was working, as he was called up to the India ODI team, which was in need of a No. 4 batter. Even that wasn’t easy; he only made the cut on his second attempt at the yo-yo fitness test.
Because of Rayudu’s consistency, India captain Virat Kohli declared that India have found their World Cup No. 4 player. Vijay Shankar, a Tamil Nadu allrounder characterised by head selector M S K Prasad as a “three-dimensional” player, was finally selected for the squad. Rayudu tweeted shortly after, “Just got a new set of 3D glasses to watch the world cup.”
“Played cricket with you since our u-19 days,” Ambati Rayudu’s U-19 teammate Irfan Pathan tweeted. Always admired your hitting and the amount of energy you put into the game. I wish you luck on your next voyage, brother. @RayuduAmbati, you did an excellent job and should be pleased of your accomplishment.”
Ambati Rayudu, long hailed as the ‘Next Sachin Tendulkar,’ the millennium’s first great batting prospect, has already departed from international cricket.
Rayudu’s U-19 teammate Irfan Pathan tweeted, “Played cricket with you since our u-19 days.” I’ve always appreciated your hitting ability and dedication to the game. Brother, I wish you luck on your upcoming journey. @RayuduAmbati, you did a fantastic job and should be very proud of yourself.”
Rayudu, dubbed the “Next Sachin Tendulkar” and the “First Great Batting Prospect of the Millennium,” has already retired from international cricket.
“Played cricket with you since our u-19 days,” Rayudu’s U-19 teammate Irfan Pathan tweeted. I’ve always admired your hitting prowess and commitment to the game. I wish you luck on your next voyage, brother. You accomplished an amazing job, @RayuduAmbati, and you should be extremely proud of yourself.”
Rayudu, called the “Next Sachin Tendulkar” and the “First Great Batting Prospect of the Millennium,” is no longer playing international cricket.
