Best XI from the players who retired in 2018
These players have garnered a number of laurels over the course of their illustrious career.
7. RP Singh (India)
RP Singh, the Indian speedster, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in September this year. The Rae Bareli-born bowler had a roller-coaster ride in international cricket. He testified both the highs and the lows. However, one thing that defined Rudra Pratap was his uncanny ability to swing the cherry in the air. His swinging traits happened to be his archetypal existence in international cricket. The left-handed bowler played his final international game against England in Cardiff in September 2011.
It happened to be an ODI game. Singh had an average game against England as he was able to scalp only one wicket after squandering 51 runs in seven overs. After the England tour, RP didn’t play any international match due to plummeting form and injuries. However, he continued to play domestic cricket. He played his final competitive match against Mumbai in Ranji Trophy 2017 finals with Gujarat as his base.
He made vital contributions in the finals as he scalped two wickets in both the innings and ended up on the winning side. Having played 14 Tests, 58 ODIs, and 10 T20Is, he accounted for 40, 69, and 15 wickets in all three formats respectively. Thus, with a decent bowling hand, Singh would find a place for himself in this team’s bowling department.
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