Indian pacer Mohit Sharma retires from cricket: Decoding his stats
What's the story
Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to his 14-year-long career. He made his international debut in 2013 and went on to play 26 ODIs and eight T20Is for India, taking a total of 37 wickets across formats. Mohit was part of the Indian squad that reached the semifinals in the 2015 ICC Men's ODI World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
Retirement announcement
Mohit's emotional farewell to cricket
Mohit took to Instagram to announce his retirement, saying, "Today, with a full heart, I announce my retirement from all formats of cricket." He expressed gratitude for the journey he had from representing Haryana to wearing the India jersey and playing in IPL. He thanked Haryana Cricket Association for their support throughout his career and acknowledged Anirudh Sir's guidance that shaped his path in ways words cannot express.
Information
134 wickets in the IPL
Mohit represented 4 teams in the Indian Premier League. He played 120 matches and picked 134 scalps at 26.21 with the help of three four-fers and a fifer. Mohit won the Purple Cap in IPL 2013, picking 23 scalps for the Chennai Super Kings.
Stats
Mohit's overall stats in cricket (FC, List A and T20s)
In 44 First-Class matches, Mohit took 127 wickets at 24.55. He picked four four-fers and 7 five-wicket hauls, as per ESPNcricinfo. He also played 78 matches in List A cricket and took 86 scalps at 32.79 (4w: 2). Lastly, he featured in 172 T20s, picking up 167 wickets at 28.65. He managed four-fers and a fifer.
Information
His numbers for India
In 26 ODIs for India, Mohit claimed 31 wickets at 32.90. He bagged one four-fer. He also played 8 T20Is for India, taking six wickets at 30.83.