India plays a lot of cricket these days. In fact, they are on the road for the most part of the year, playing different formats. Moreover, there is about seven weeks of the IPL as well across March, April, and May every year. Thus, the schedule for the players is rigorous.

In fact, in the recent past, skipper Virat Kohli has often spoken about the need to take rest at certain stages to keep themselves fresh. Managing the workload is one of the key areas to address for the Indian team management in modern-day cricket.

However, there are a few players who have found it tough and have been dealing with injuries. They are even overlooked for certain formats. Thus, there may be a few Indian players who might be considering to retire from one format. Here are five such players.

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar &#8211; Test cricket

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

For the first half of his career, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was largely a swing bowler who bowled out early in white-ball cricket and was a conditions-specific bowler. However, over the last few years, he has really evolved himself into a complete bowler. He’s added an extra yard or two in his pace and his swing is back too.

The Meerut lad became India’s premier white-ball bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah and was regularly playing Test cricket as well. But over the course of the last 18 months or so, injuries have plagued his career and pushed him back. Every time he comes back, Bhuvneshwar is hit with a new injury setback.

In fact, at the moment, he is recovering from a groin injury which he suffered in December last year. The 30-year-old pacer hasn’t featured in a single Test match since January 2018. He has been in and out of the shorter formats as well. Hence, with him constantly facing injury issues, Bhuvneshwar might well consider retiring from one of the formats.

2. Shikhar Dhawan &#8211; Test cricket

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-164004" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikar-Dhawan-2.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-164004" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The last 10-12 months haven&#8217;t been easy for Shikhar Dhawan. Even he has constantly struggled with injuries and there were new problems coming up every now and then. Moreover, most of these have been freak injuries. It started in the 2019 World Cup where he injured his thumb. He then injured his knee while playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before hurting his shoulder in the ODI series against Australia.

Thus, Dhawan has spent a lot of time on the sidelines in the recent past. Moreover, KL Rahul has taken charge in the shortest format and has grabbed his chances with both hands. On the other hand, he isn’t even in the scheme of things in Test cricket. The Delhi opening batsman is still India’s premier ODI opener and that is also his best format.

But as far as Test cricket is concerned, Dhawan’s days might be over. With the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill and others doing exceptionally well in domestic cricket, the selectors might not go back to the 34-year-old. Thus, he might as well bid adieu to the longest format of the game.

3. Cheteshwar Pujara &#8211; ODI &amp; T20I cricket

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-384928" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Cheteshwar-Pujara-1.jpg" alt="Cheteshwar Pujara" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-384928" class="wp-caption-text">Cheteshwar Pujara. (Photo Source: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

When you hear Cheteshwar Pujara&#8217;s name, you get a picture of &#8216;The Wall&#8217; in your mind. Speaking about the current Indian Test team, the XI is incomplete without the Saurashtra star. He&#8217;s considered as the most valuable player in the Indian Test team after Virat Kohli, the skipper.

Pujara boasts various records in the longest format of the game but when it comes to limited-overs cricket, he didn&#8217;t do much as he averages just 10 in the five ODIs he represented India for. He managed to get just 51 runs in those five matches and he doesn&#8217;t have a good T20 record as well.

There were various interviews where Pujara talked about sealing limited-overs spot in the Indian team, but owing to huge competition from youngsters of various corners of the country, Pujara has to hang his boots sooner than later from these two formats.

4. Hardik Pandya &#8211; Test cricket

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-278185" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-278185" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption>

India’s eternal search for a proper seam-bowling all-rounder seemed to have ended with Hardik Pandya’s emergence. The Baroda all-rounder has been a key figure in the Indian team across formats over the last few years. He’s been absolutely critical in the shorter formats and has done well in Test cricket too.

However, Pandya has been dealing with quite a few injuries in the last 18 months or so. He has spent more time rehabbing than on the field. The 26-year-old has been struggling with a series of back issues. In fact, he was ruled out midway through the Asia Cup in September 2018 before another bout of back spasms ahead of the Australia series at home in February-March 2019. After the 2019 World Cup, Pandya played only two T20Is against South Africa before he underwent back surgery.

The younger Pandya brother has been out since September last year and is rehabbing and is expected to be back before the IPL. Thus, with so many injury issues, Pandya’s back may not be able to manage the workload of Test cricket. Hence, he may well ponder over quitting the longest format.

5. Ishant Sharma &#8211; T20 Cricket

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-326109" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-2.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326109" class="wp-caption-text">Ishant Sharma. (Photo Source: IANS)</figcaption>

This might be another eye-opening and surprising name in the list. However, Ishant Sharma is a veteran in Indian cricket now and has been playing international cricket for nearly 13 years. While he’s stayed fit for the most part of his career, he will need to manage his workload.

Ishant has become one of India’s key bowlers in Test cricket and has found a new life. In fact, since 2018, his numbers have been on the rise and he’s bowling better than ever. However, he is out of favour in the shorter formats and isn’t on the selection radar either. In fact, he was even overlooked by all franchises in the 2018 IPL.

Thus, the lanky fast bowler from Delhi might consider quitting the shortest format. It will help him concentrate more on red-ball cricket where he’s spearheading the Indian attack, especially overseas.

India plays a lot of cricket these days. In fact, they are on the road for the most part of the year, playing different formats. Moreover, there is about seven weeks of the IPL as well across March, April, and May every year. Thus, the schedule for the players is rigorous.
In fact, in the recent past, skipper Virat Kohli has often spoken about the need to take rest at certain stages to keep themselves fresh. Managing the workload is one of the key areas to address for the Indian team management in modern-day cricket.
However, there are a few players who have found it tough and have been dealing with injuries. They are even overlooked for certain formats. Thus, there may be a few Indian players who might be considering to retire from one format. Here are five such players.
<h3>1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Test cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
For the first half of his career, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was largely a swing bowler who bowled out early in white-ball cricket and was a conditions-specific bowler. However, over the last few years, he has really evolved himself into a complete bowler. He’s added an extra yard or two in his pace and his swing is back too.
The Meerut lad became India’s premier white-ball bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah and was regularly playing Test cricket as well. But over the course of the last 18 months or so, injuries have plagued his career and pushed him back. Every time he comes back, Bhuvneshwar is hit with a new injury setback.
In fact, at the moment, he is recovering from a groin injury which he suffered in December last year. The 30-year-old pacer hasn’t featured in a single Test match since January 2018. He has been in and out of the shorter formats as well. Hence, with him constantly facing injury issues, Bhuvneshwar might well consider retiring from one of the formats.
<h3>2. Shikhar Dhawan – Test cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_164004" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-164004" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-164004" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikar-Dhawan-2.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-164004" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The last 10-12 months haven’t been easy for Shikhar Dhawan. Even he has constantly struggled with injuries and there were new problems coming up every now and then. Moreover, most of these have been freak injuries. It started in the 2019 World Cup where he injured his thumb. He then injured his knee while playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before hurting his shoulder in the ODI series against Australia.
Thus, Dhawan has spent a lot of time on the sidelines in the recent past. Moreover, KL Rahul has taken charge in the shortest format and has grabbed his chances with both hands. On the other hand, he isn’t even in the scheme of things in Test cricket. The Delhi opening batsman is still India’s premier ODI opener and that is also his best format.
But as far as Test cricket is concerned, Dhawan’s days might be over. With the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill and others doing exceptionally well in domestic cricket, the selectors might not go back to the 34-year-old. Thus, he might as well bid adieu to the longest format of the game.
<h3>3. Cheteshwar Pujara – ODI &amp; T20I cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_384928" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-384928" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-384928" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Cheteshwar-Pujara-1.jpg" alt="Cheteshwar Pujara" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-384928" class="wp-caption-text">Cheteshwar Pujara. (Photo Source: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
When you hear Cheteshwar Pujara’s name, you get a picture of ‘The Wall’ in your mind. Speaking about the current Indian Test team, the XI is incomplete without the Saurashtra star. He’s considered as the most valuable player in the Indian Test team after Virat Kohli, the skipper.
Pujara boasts various records in the longest format of the game but when it comes to limited-overs cricket, he didn’t do much as he averages just 10 in the five ODIs he represented India for. He managed to get just 51 runs in those five matches and he doesn’t have a good T20 record as well.
There were various interviews where Pujara talked about sealing limited-overs spot in the Indian team, but owing to huge competition from youngsters of various corners of the country, Pujara has to hang his boots sooner than later from these two formats.

<h3>4. Hardik Pandya – Test cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_278185" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-278185" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-278185" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-278185" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
India’s eternal search for a proper seam-bowling all-rounder seemed to have ended with Hardik Pandya’s emergence. The Baroda all-rounder has been a key figure in the Indian team across formats over the last few years. He’s been absolutely critical in the shorter formats and has done well in Test cricket too.
However, Pandya has been dealing with quite a few injuries in the last 18 months or so. He has spent more time rehabbing than on the field. The 26-year-old has been struggling with a series of back issues. In fact, he was ruled out midway through the Asia Cup in September 2018 before another bout of back spasms ahead of the Australia series at home in February-March 2019. After the 2019 World Cup, Pandya played only two T20Is against South Africa before he underwent back surgery.
The younger Pandya brother has been out since September last year and is rehabbing and is expected to be back before the IPL. Thus, with so many injury issues, Pandya’s back may not be able to manage the workload of Test cricket. Hence, he may well ponder over quitting the longest format.
<h3>5. Ishant Sharma – T20 Cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_326109" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-326109" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-326109" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-2.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326109" class="wp-caption-text">Ishant Sharma. (Photo Source: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
This might be another eye-opening and surprising name in the list. However, Ishant Sharma is a veteran in Indian cricket now and has been playing international cricket for nearly 13 years. While he’s stayed fit for the most part of his career, he will need to manage his workload.
Ishant has become one of India’s key bowlers in Test cricket and has found a new life. In fact, since 2018, his numbers have been on the rise and he’s bowling better than ever. However, he is out of favour in the shorter formats and isn’t on the selection radar either. In fact, he was even overlooked by all franchises in the 2018 IPL.
Thus, the lanky fast bowler from Delhi might consider quitting the shortest format. It will help him concentrate more on red-ball cricket where he’s spearheading the Indian attack, especially overseas.

India plays a lot of cricket these days. In fact, they are on the road for the most part of the year, playing different formats. Moreover, there is about seven weeks of the IPL as well across March, April, and May every year. Thus, the schedule for the players is rigorous.
In fact, in the recent past, skipper Virat Kohli has often spoken about the need to take rest at certain stages to keep themselves fresh. Managing the workload is one of the key areas to address for the Indian team management in modern-day cricket.
However, there are a few players who have found it tough and have been dealing with injuries. They are even overlooked for certain formats. Thus, there may be a few Indian players who might be considering to retire from one format. Here are five such players.
<h3>1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar &#8211; Test cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274565" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
For the first half of his career, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was largely a swing bowler who bowled out early in white-ball cricket and was a conditions-specific bowler. However, over the last few years, he has really evolved himself into a complete bowler. He’s added an extra yard or two in his pace and his swing is back too.
The Meerut lad became India’s premier white-ball bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah and was regularly playing Test cricket as well. But over the course of the last 18 months or so, injuries have plagued his career and pushed him back. Every time he comes back, Bhuvneshwar is hit with a new injury setback.
In fact, at the moment, he is recovering from a groin injury which he suffered in December last year. The 30-year-old pacer hasn’t featured in a single Test match since January 2018. He has been in and out of the shorter formats as well. Hence, with him constantly facing injury issues, Bhuvneshwar might well consider retiring from one of the formats.
<h3>2. Shikhar Dhawan &#8211; Test cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_164004" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-164004" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-164004" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikar-Dhawan-2.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-164004" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The last 10-12 months haven&#8217;t been easy for Shikhar Dhawan. Even he has constantly struggled with injuries and there were new problems coming up every now and then. Moreover, most of these have been freak injuries. It started in the 2019 World Cup where he injured his thumb. He then injured his knee while playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before hurting his shoulder in the ODI series against Australia.
Thus, Dhawan has spent a lot of time on the sidelines in the recent past. Moreover, KL Rahul has taken charge in the shortest format and has grabbed his chances with both hands. On the other hand, he isn’t even in the scheme of things in Test cricket. The Delhi opening batsman is still India’s premier ODI opener and that is also his best format.
But as far as Test cricket is concerned, Dhawan’s days might be over. With the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill and others doing exceptionally well in domestic cricket, the selectors might not go back to the 34-year-old. Thus, he might as well bid adieu to the longest format of the game.
<h3>3. Cheteshwar Pujara &#8211; ODI &amp; T20I cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_384928" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-384928" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-384928" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Cheteshwar-Pujara-1.jpg" alt="Cheteshwar Pujara" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-384928" class="wp-caption-text">Cheteshwar Pujara. (Photo Source: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
When you hear Cheteshwar Pujara&#8217;s name, you get a picture of &#8216;The Wall&#8217; in your mind. Speaking about the current Indian Test team, the XI is incomplete without the Saurashtra star. He&#8217;s considered as the most valuable player in the Indian Test team after Virat Kohli, the skipper.
Pujara boasts various records in the longest format of the game but when it comes to limited-overs cricket, he didn&#8217;t do much as he averages just 10 in the five ODIs he represented India for. He managed to get just 51 runs in those five matches and he doesn&#8217;t have a good T20 record as well.
There were various interviews where Pujara talked about sealing limited-overs spot in the Indian team, but owing to huge competition from youngsters of various corners of the country, Pujara has to hang his boots sooner than later from these two formats.

<h3>4. Hardik Pandya &#8211; Test cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_278185" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-278185" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-278185" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-278185" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
India’s eternal search for a proper seam-bowling all-rounder seemed to have ended with Hardik Pandya’s emergence. The Baroda all-rounder has been a key figure in the Indian team across formats over the last few years. He’s been absolutely critical in the shorter formats and has done well in Test cricket too.
However, Pandya has been dealing with quite a few injuries in the last 18 months or so. He has spent more time rehabbing than on the field. The 26-year-old has been struggling with a series of back issues. In fact, he was ruled out midway through the Asia Cup in September 2018 before another bout of back spasms ahead of the Australia series at home in February-March 2019. After the 2019 World Cup, Pandya played only two T20Is against South Africa before he underwent back surgery.
The younger Pandya brother has been out since September last year and is rehabbing and is expected to be back before the IPL. Thus, with so many injury issues, Pandya’s back may not be able to manage the workload of Test cricket. Hence, he may well ponder over quitting the longest format.
<h3>5. Ishant Sharma &#8211; T20 Cricket</h3>
<figure id="attachment_326109" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-326109" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-326109" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-2.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326109" class="wp-caption-text">Ishant Sharma. (Photo Source: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
This might be another eye-opening and surprising name in the list. However, Ishant Sharma is a veteran in Indian cricket now and has been playing international cricket for nearly 13 years. While he’s stayed fit for the most part of his career, he will need to manage his workload.
Ishant has become one of India’s key bowlers in Test cricket and has found a new life. In fact, since 2018, his numbers have been on the rise and he’s bowling better than ever. However, he is out of favour in the shorter formats and isn’t on the selection radar either. In fact, he was even overlooked by all franchises in the 2018 IPL.
Thus, the lanky fast bowler from Delhi might consider quitting the shortest format. It will help him concentrate more on red-ball cricket where he’s spearheading the Indian attack, especially overseas.

There may be a few Indian players who might be considering to retire from one format. Here are five such players.

5 Indian players who might retire from one format soon

India plays a lot of cricket these days. In fact, they are on the road for the most part of the year, playing different formats. Moreover, there is about