Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Ankit Rajpoot has announced his retirement from Indian cricket. Rajpoot, who last played for UP in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, went wicketless in his final two matches.
Rajpoot made his first-class debut in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy season and had a successful career, taking 248 wickets in 80 first-class games at an average of 29.25. He also claimed 71 wickets in 50 List A matches at 26.94 and 105 wickets in 87 T20s at an average of 21.55 with an economy rate of 7.75.
In the IPL, Rajpoot represented multiple franchises. He played for Chennai Super Kings (2013), Kolkata Knight Riders (2016-17), Kings XI Punjab (2018-19), and Rajasthan Royals (2020), picking up 24 wickets in 29 matches at an average of 33.91 and an economy of 9.23. Rajpoot was part of Lucknow Super Giants’ squad in 2022 but did not get a game.
“Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from Indian Cricket,” Rajpoot shared on social media. He expressed his thanks to the BCCI, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, Kanpur Cricket Association, and his IPL teams for providing opportunities. He extended special gratitude to his coaches, teammates, physio Dr. Saif Naqvi, and coach Shashi Sir for their support throughout his career.
Rajpoot sincerely acknowledged his fans, family, and friends for their unwavering encouragement, which consistently helped him navigate his journey. Furthermore, he shared his plans to explore new roles within cricket and its business aspects. He added that he is now ready to embrace new challenges while staying deeply connected to the game.
Concluding his statement, Rajpoot wished luck to his former teammates and expressed excitement about the next chapter in his cricketing journey.
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