Ankit Rajpoot, a 31-year-old pacer from Uttar Pradesh, has declared his retirement from Indian cricket. The lanky pacer, who has played for several different teams during his IPL career, has stated that he will be looking for other cricket-related options.

Rajpoot took 248 wickets in his red-ball career after making his first-class debut for UP during the 2012–13 Ranji season. Rajpoot was selected by the Chennai Super Kings prior to the 2013 IPL season, despite the fact that he has no international caps. He has previously played for the Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders. He was a member of the Lucknow Super Giants team most recently, but he didn’t play.

Ankit Rajpoot Career History

Additionally, Rajpoot has taken five wickets in the IPL, where he has taken 24 wickets overall in 29 games. He hasn’t participated in any games since the 2020 Indian Premier League, though, and he was recently unsold at the auction. This season, the 31-year-old participated in two Ranji matches but was wicketless in both.

“I humbly and gratefully announce my resignation from Indian cricket today. From 2009 until 2024, I had the most amazing journey of my life. The Board of Control for India, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, the Kanpur Cricket Association, the Chennai Super Kings IPL team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Kings 11, the Rajasthan Royals, and the Lucknow Super Giants have all provided me with opportunities for which I am thankful.

“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 I love and challenge myself in a new and different environment. I believe that this is the next step in my journey as a Cricketer and I look forward to this new chapter in my life. 

New Zealand team placed in the semi-final with a 54-run win over Pakistan, while India suffered a group-stage exit. India was eliminated from the Women’s T20 World Cup, while New Zealand secured a spot in the semi-finals with a vital 54-run victory over Pakistan in their final group-stage encounter.

While defending a modest 111-run goal, the bowlers from New Zealand worked together to destroy Pakistan for just 56. With three wickets, Amelia Kerr was the standout bowler for New Zealand. After holding New Zealand to a disappointing score of 110/6, Pakistan gave themselves a chance to make an incredible semi-final appearance.

The Pakistani batsmen had an opportunity to lead their team to the final four following the bowler’s outstanding performance, but the equation was quite complex. In order to pull off an upset, India was also depending on its neighbors, Pakistan.

India only needed to defeat Pakistan to qualify, while Fatima Sana and the company needed to chase down the target in 10.4 overs to advance to the semi-final. But their preparations were derailed when Pakistan was bowled out for just 56 by New Zealand bowlers.

India, among the favorites before the event, had an ugly departure from the T20 World Cup. They ended the tournament with two victories in four games after losing their composure when chasing against Australia and New Zealand.