Faiz Fazal, the esteemed former Vidarbha captain, recently announced his retirement from professional cricket post his final Ranji Trophy match against Haryana. Concluding a remarkable chapter, Fazal, Vidarbha’s leading run-scorer in both first-class and List-A cricket, played over 100 red-ball games for the team before retiring.
In an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, Fazal shared, “Tomorrow marks the end of an era as I step onto the Nagpur ground for the last time, where my journey in first-class cricket began 21 incredible years ago.” Expressing deep pride in representing both the Indian Cricket Team and Vidarbha, he bid adieu to his cherished Number 24 jersey.
Despite the mixed emotions accompanying his retirement from professional cricket, the 38-year-old opener looks forward to embracing new adventures. Fazal’s illustrious career includes 137 first-class matches, 113 List A games, and 66 T20 appearances. He served as captain for Vidarbha in various formats, leading the team in 53 first-class games, 36 List-A matches, and 27 T20 matches.
While Fazal’s international stint featured a solitary appearance, his impactful contributions in domestic cricket, especially with Vidarbha, leave a lasting legacy. His retirement adds to the list of seasoned players bidding farewell to the game, including Saurabh Tiwary and Varun Aaron in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season.
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