Stuart Binny's contribution to Karnataka cricket will be written in golden letters: Sourav Ganguly

The former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday. He represented India in a total of 23 matches – six Tests, 14 ODIs, and three T20Is. The Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly thus opened up on Stuart Binny’s contribution to domestic cricket.

Binny has made remarkable contributions in the domestic arena. In his domestic career that spanned 17 years, he has featured in 95 First-Class matches. He has scored 4796 runs and picked up 148 wickets. Binny was part of the Karnataka team which won the Ranji Trophy in 2013-14 season. Ganguly thus stated that Binny’s contribution to Karnataka cricket would be written in golden letters.

“I would like to wish Stuart Binny all the very best for his future endeavors. He has had a long career. First-Class cricket is the base for a good international set up and Stuart has had an immense contribution in that. His contribution for Karnataka State Cricket Association, which has produced so many players of repute, will be written in golden letters. I wish him all the success in his life,” Ganguly stated in an official BCCI release.

Stuart Binny has been a true servant of Indian cricket: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

After making his debut In Test cricket at Nottingham in 2014, Binny smashed 78 runs off 118 balls. Prior to this belligerent knock, he registered the figures of 6 for 4 against Bangladesh which grabbed the attention of the cricketing fraternity. The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah stated that Binny has been a true servant of the game and wished him luck for his future.

“Stuart Binny has been a true servant of Indian cricket and the all-rounder has contributed heavily in the domestic circuit as well. His dedication and sincerity towards the game shall be an inspiration for the future cricketers who are looking to pursue the game. I wish Stuart good luck for the future.”

Stuart Binny recently stated that the uncertainties of domestic cricket due to the ongoing pandemic made him take this call for retirement. He also highlighted the importance of practice and being in touch with the game continuously.

“I think I have reached a stage where cricket has become difficult for me because of the pandemic. First and foremost, there was not enough cricket played in the last two years. And, to be a professional cricketer, you need to be playing cricket continuously and also practice regularly.” Binny said in a conversation with Asianet Newsable.