Full list of cricketers who announced retirement in year 2023

Here we take a look at the list of cricketers who announced their retirement in the year 2023.

The cricketing world finds itself witnessing a significant chapter of transition, characterized by the retirement announcements of seasoned players. Notably, these departures are diverse in nature, with some cricketers choosing to conclude their journeys in One Day International (ODI), bidding farewell to the 20-over format. Simultaneously, others have decided to bring an end to their test careers.

Taking it a step further, a few players are going all in, deciding to retire from every form of cricket. This comprehensive choice marks the end of their impressive careers, covering ODIs, tests, and the fast-paced T20s. The year 2023 witnessed these cricketing legends bowing out in their own ways, leaving a lasting impact on the sport’s history.

Now let’s delve into the full list of cricketers who announced their retirement in the year 2023.

1. Dwaine Pretorius – from international cricket :

On January 9, 2023, Dwaine Pretorius declared his retirement from international cricket. South African all-rounder featured in 3 test matches, 27 ODIs, and 30 T20Is. In tests, he showcased his skills by scoring 83 runs with the bat and taking 7 wickets with the ball. In ODIs, Pretorius scored 192 runs and claimed 35 wickets. His T20I stats include 261 runs and 35 wickets. As he bids farewell, Pretorius leaves behind a cricketing journey marked by both batting and bowling achievements across different formats.

2. Murali Vijay – from international cricket :

On January 30, 2023, former India opener Murali Vijay officially announced his retirement from international cricket. Throughout his international career that started in 2008 when he replaced Gautam Gambhir in the final test match of the Border-Gavaskar test series against Australia in Nagpur. Vijay made significant contributions. He featured in 61 tests, 17 ODIs, and 9 T20Is for India. Vijay’s test record boasts at 3982 runs, including 12 centuries and 15 fifties. In ODIs, he scored 339 runs with a one half-century, and in T20Is, he scored 169 runs.

3. Dan Christian – from international cricket :

On January 21, 2023, Dan Christian officially announced retired from all forms of cricket, marking the end of a remarkable career. Over 11 years, he represented Australia in T20 internationals 23 times, accumulating 118 runs and claiming 13 wickets. Additionally, he made significant contributions to 20 one-day internationals between 2012 and 2021, scoring 273 runs and taking 20 wickets. Christian’s versatile skills and valuable performances have left a lasting legacy in the world of cricket.

4. Joginder Sharma – from international cricket :

On February 3, 2023, Joginder Sharma, famed for his crucial role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup victory, retired from all formats of the game. Known for successfully defending 13 runs in the iconic final against Pakistan in the inaugural T20 world cup in 2007, Joginder has played 4 ODIs and T20Is between 2004 and 2007, concluding his international career post the T20 World Cup finals.

5. Aaron Finch – from international cricket :

On February 7, 2023, Aaron Finch declared his retirement from international cricket. Making his debut in 2011 against England, Finch enjoyed a prolific career, scoring 5406 runs in ODIs and 3120 runs in T20Is. The seasoned batter, known for his explosive batting, notched up 17 ODI centuries and two T20I tons for Australia. Additionally, Finch had a brief stint in test cricket, playing five matches for Australia. Notably, he led Australia to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2021. Finch’s retirement marks the end of a remarkable international cricket journey.

6. Stuart Broad – from international cricket :

On July 29, 2023, Stuart Broad declared his retirement from all formats of cricket. The announcement came at the conclusion of the third day of the fifth men’s Ashes test. Notably, Broad played a pivotal role in England’s victory in that test match, taking the last wicket and concluding his career with an impressive tally of 604 wickets in 167 tests. Besides his test achievements, Broad also had a notable presence in ODIs, where he took 178 wickets in 121 matches, and in T20Is, he claimed 65 wickets in 56 matches. Additionally, he showcased his batting skills in tests, scoring 3662 runs. Broad’s retirement marks the conclusion of a distinguished and impactful cricketing journey.

7. Moeen Ali – from tests :

Moeen Ali, who had initially retired from test cricket in 2021, made a comeback for the 2023 Ashes upon the request of England captain. Following the conclusion of the Ashes series, Moeen re-retired from the longest format of the game. However, before bidding farewell, he reached a remarkable milestone, he scored 3,000 runs and claimed 200 wickets in test cricket. This achievement added a significant and memorable chapter to Moeen’s illustrious cricketing journey.

8. Quinton de Kock – from ODIs :

On September 5, 2023, South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton De Kock surprised cricket fans by announcing his retirement from one-day international cricket. ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 marked his final assignment in ODIs, following his earlier decision to retire from test cricket. De Kock leaves behind a remarkable ODI career, scoring 6770 runs in 155 ODIs at an impressive average of 45.74 and a brisk strike rate of 96.64. His outstanding record includes 21 centuries and 30 half-centuries, with a notable achievement of scoring four centuries in his last tournament, the World Cup 2023. De Kock’s departure marks the end of a stellar ODI career.

9. Naveen Ul Haq – from ODIs :

On September 27th, 2023, Naveen Ul Haq announced his retirement from the ODI format. The World Cup 2023 marked his last assignment in ODIs. While bidding farewell to ODIs, Naveen Ul Haq expressed his commitment to continuing to represent his country in T20Is. Throughout his ODI career, he participated in 15 matches and took 22 wickets with an economy rate of 6.14, showcasing his capabilities with best figures of 4/42.

10. David Willey – from international cricket :

On November 1, 2023, David Willey officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with the World Cup 2023 marking his final assignment in his illustrious career. Throughout his international journey, Willey played 73 ODIs and 43 T20Is, making a significant impact by claiming 100 wickets in ODIs and 51 wickets in T20Is. His retirement marked the end of a noteworthy career for the seasoned cricketer.

11. David Warner – from tests :

On June 3, 2023, David Warner officially announced his retirement from test cricket. He disclosed that the ongoing test series at home against Pakistan, taking place between December 2023 and January 2024, would mark the conclusion of his test career. Over the span of 110 matches, Warner accumulated a remarkable total of 8651 runs, achieving a highest score of 335* and maintaining an average of 44.8. His outstanding record comprises of 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries, leaving an indelible mark on Australian test cricket. The ongoing series against Pakistan serves as a poignant farewell for Warner as he bids adieu to the longest format of the game.

12. Alex hales – from international cricket :

On August 4, Alex Hales declared his retirement from all three forms of international cricket. The right-handed batter, represented England in 11 test matches, 70 one-day internationals (ODIs), and 75 Twenty20s. Hales accumulated 2419 runs in ODIs and 2074 in T20Is. Notably, he showcased his batting skills with 6 centuries and 14 half-centuries in ODIs, and one century and 12 half-centuries in T20Is. Hales’ retirement marked the conclusion of a significant chapter in his cricketing journey across multiple formats.

13. Manoj Tiwary – from international cricket :

On August 3, 2023, Manoj Tiwary, the former Indian cricketer, announced his retirement from all forms of game, concluding a remarkable and unique career. During his time representing the national team, Tiwary featured in 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is. In ODIs, he scored a total of 287 runs, including 1 century and 1 half-century, leaving behind a notable contribution to Indian cricket.

14. Gyanendra Malla – from international cricket :

On 4th August 2023, former Nepal captain Gyanendra Malla officially announced his retirement from international cricket. Over the course of his career, Malla participated in 37 ODIs and 45 T20Is. In ODIs, he scored a total of 876 runs, including seven half-centuries, with his highest score being 75 runs. In T20Is, Malla scored 883 runs at a strike rate of 120.29, scoring one century and two fifties. His retirement marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in Nepalese cricket, and his contributions will be remembered in the country’s cricketing history.

15. Dean Elgar – from international cricket :

On December 22, 2023, South African cricketer Dean Elgar announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. However, he revealed his intention to play his final test series in the two-match series against India, scheduled to commence on December 26. Elgar’s illustrious test career spanned over 84 matches, during which he scored 5146 runs at an average of 37.3. His highest individual score was 199, and he contributed significantly with 13 centuries and 23 half-centuries. With the upcoming series against India, Elgar will bid farewell to his cricketing journey, leaving behind a noteworthy legacy in South African cricket.

16. Sunil Narine – from international cricket:

On November 5th, 2023, West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine declared his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Throughout his career, Narine participated in 6 Test matches, 65 ODIs, and 51 T20Is, achieving a total of 21 wickets in Tests, 92 in ODIs, and 52 in T20Is.

17. Wahab Riaz – from all forms:

Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz announced his retirement on 16th August, 2023 from international cricket. The left-arm pacer, who played from 2008 to 2020, participated in 27 Tests, 91 ODIs, and 36 T20 Internationals. Throughout his international career, Wahab claimed 83 wickets in Tests, 120 in ODIs, and 34 in T20Is.

After retiring from the game, he became national selector of Pakistan Cricket Team.

18. Imad Wasim – from all forms:

On November 24th, 2023, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim revealed his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old shared his decision to bid adieu to all formats of the game at the highest level on social media. Wasim, who has played 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is, leaves behind a legacy that includes 44 wickets in ODIs and 65 wickets in T20Is.

(List updated till 30th December, 2023)

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