Rayudu retires from red ball cricket

Indian batsman Ambati Rayadu has decided to retire from days cricket with immediate effect to concentrate on one day and T20 cricket.

Indian batsman Ambati Rayadu has decided to retire from days cricket with immediate effect to concentrate on one day and T20 cricket. The 33-year-old hasn't played Test cricket for India ever and this decision means he won't play in this year's Ranji Trophy either.

Rayadu, who is seen as a solution to India no.4 slot, will be playing the limited overs cricket and will continue playing domestic cricket for Hyderabad, Team India and Chennai Super Kings in limited overs format.

 "I will continue to play international and domestic matches of the shorter version. And, I take this opportunity to thank the BCCI, HCA, Baroda Cricket Association and also Vidarbha Cricket Association for giving me the opportunities over the years," he said in the letter.

"It has always been an honour to play for Hyderabad and I can never forget the kind of support I got from all those here, including my fellow players, coaches and the officials. And especially, the way I was welcomed back into the BCCI fold after the stint in the rebel ICL," he said