Drawing curtains on a career spanning 11 years, fast bowler Parvinder Awana announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.
Awana, who made his First-class debut for Delhi in 2007, went on to play 62 First-class matches taking 191 wickets at an average of 29.23. His power-packed performance in IPL for Kings Xi Punjab earned him an India call-up in 2012. However, his promising career did not blossom properly because of multiple injuries and he ended up playing only two T20Is for India – both against England.
“Representing India and DDCA has been a matter of great pride. It’s the right time to pass the baton to the younger guys. I thank all the DDCA selectors and players for providing me with a platform to show my skills,” said Awana in a social media post.
Awana thanked a number of Delhi and India cricketers for contributing in building his career.
“I want to take this opportunity to thanks my family and friends, especially Veeru bhai, Gautam bhai, Aakash bhai, Nehra bhai, Mithun bhai. I enjoyed bowling with Nehra bhai, Ishant, Dinda, Sangi.”
Awana’s retirement comes days after Mohammad Kaif took to twitter to bring an end to his 18-year-long cricketing career.
Awana is expected to start his second innings as a selector with the Delhi team. It remains to be seen whether he remains a part of the senior team or the junior team.