Murali Vijay, a veteran Indian cricketer, has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Vijay played in 87 matches for India, scoring 4490 runs. The opening batter made the majority of his appearances for India in Tests, playing 61 matches and scoring 3982 runs at an average of 38.29. He also played in 17 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 9 T20Is for India.
Vijay confirmed in a heartwarming post that he is open to new opportunities. In an emotional social media post, Vijay reflected on his career from 2002 to 2018 and thanked everyone who was a part of it. He stated:
“Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of International cricket. My journey from 2002-2018 has been the most wonderful years of my life for it was an honour representing India at the highest level of sport.
I am grateful for the opportunities given to me by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), Chennai Super Kings and Chemplast Sanmar. To all my team-mates, coaches, mentors and support staff: It has been an absolute privilege to have played with you all, and, I thank you all for helping turn my dream into reality.
To cricket fans that have supported me through the ups & downs of international sport, I will forever cherish the moments I spent with you all and your support has always be a source of motivation for me.
Lastly, I would like to thank my family & friends for their unconditional love and support throughout my career. They have been my backbone and without them, I would not have been able to achieve what I have today.
I am excited to announce that I will be exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket & the business side of it, where I will also continue to participate in the sport that | love and challenge myself in new and different environments. I believe that this is the next step in my journey as acricketer and | look forward to this new chapter in my life.
I wish all my former teammates and the Indian cricket team all the best for their future endeavours.
Thank you for all the memories,
Love to All – More to Life.
Vijay”
Here is how Twitter reacted to Murali Vijay’s retirement
I remember his 2 100s for CSK. Became too defensive since then.
— Utkarsh (@tiwariutkarshh) January 30, 2023
A cool batter.Good luck for the new beginning
— Dr Byomakesh?? (@DrByomakesh) January 30, 2023
Also one of the best leavers of ball in test cricket.
— Thoughts of Muthu (@Muthurangam1) January 30, 2023
I remember he was India's best batter after kohli in away test tours during 2012-14 period.
— Rafay (@theslipscordon) January 30, 2023
One of the best openers india had,number one opener during 2013 to 2018 years
— Thoughts of Muthu (@Muthurangam1) January 30, 2023
One of the fine openers in test for India and in IPL for CSK.His some unforgettable IPL knockout knocks will be remembered forever!
— Kowshick Mallick (@Syntax_error_7) January 30, 2023
He was so good in so many overseas tests. That knock of 99 in Adelaide will always be special.
— Aditya (@Adityakrsaha) January 30, 2023
Was Stalwart Opener For Team India!
Played gutsy innings in AUS, Eng,SA !
Before Test Brilliance, he used to be IPL superstar & Forever CSK Legend! @mvj888
— Tanmoy Chakraborty??? (@Tanmoycv01) January 30, 2023
Best of luck champion,you have played some of the memorable knocks specially against the mighty Austrailian in BGT ,and one more knock of 95 at lords .Thanks for service to India cricket ???
— Saurav Upadhyay (@SauravSaurav22) January 30, 2023
Murali Vijay has been a fantastic player. His pull shots were so attractive to watch. The first series he played, Border Gavaskar Trophy of 2008 from there only he showed a glimpse of the international cricket level talent he has.
— Mayank Thapliyal (@mayank_bants29) January 30, 2023
