Kedar Jadhav Retires from Cricket, Emulating Dhoni's Iconic Farewell

Kedar Jadhav Retires from Cricket, Echoing Dhoni's Iconic Farewell

On Monday, Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, mirroring the iconic retirement note of former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Jadhav's heartfelt social media post, accompanied by a poignant slideshow of career highlights, underscored the strong bond between the two cricketers.

Jadhav's retirement announcement closely resembled Dhoni's surprise retirement post on August 15, 2020. Dhoni had announced his retirement with a two-line statement on Instagram, a year after his last international game for India during the 2019 World Cup in England.

"Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as retired," Dhoni had said, sharing a career photo slideshow set to one of his favorite songs, 'Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon.'

Jadhav's career with the Indian team spanned 73 ODIs and 9 T20Is between 2014 and 2020. The 39-year-old thrived under Dhoni's leadership, contributing valuable off-spin bowling in addition to his batting prowess. Jadhav was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup.

Jadhav's retirement marks the end of an era for a player who provided critical support and versatility to the Indian team. His ability to bowl economical overs and contribute with the bat made him a valuable asset to the team.

As Jadhav steps away from cricket, fans and fellow cricketers alike are sure to remember his contributions fondly. His retirement serves as a reminder of the strong bond between Dhoni and Jadhav, and the impact that Dhoni has had on the careers of many Indian cricketers.

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