There are many players in Indian cricket who have achieved a lot on the cricket field. They have been a regular part of the team for a long time. Even after this, they did not get a chance in the farewell match. These players announced their retirement on social media. So let's take a look at 4 modern great players of India who did not get a chance to play a farewell match.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is India's first successful captain. Apart from this, he is the only captain in the world who has won the T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy. Dhoni played his last international match against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2019. After this, Dhoni announced his retirement in 2020. He did not get a farewell match due to Corona.
yuvraj singh
Yuvraj Singh is considered the hero of the 2011 World Cup. After defeating cancer, he returned to the cricket field. But he could not make a regular place in the team. He played his last international match for India in 2017. After not making it to the team for two consecutive years, he announced his retirement on 10 June 2019.
suresh raina
Suresh Raina has been a part of Team India's limited overs team for almost a decade. He has played many memorable innings for India. His last match for India was against England in 2018. After this match, he was out of Team India. After Dhoni's retirement, Raina also announced his retirement. Raina also deserved a farewell match, but this wish of the fans will also not be fulfilled.
shikhar dhawan
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement on 24 August 2024. Dhawan has played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20 Internationals in his international career. Dhawan also played his last match for India in 2023. Since then he was out of the team. Dhawan was also entitled to a farewell match but he did not get the honour of a farewell match.