Faiz Fazal Bids Farewell: A Tribute to a Vidarbha Legend

Retirement Announcement: Vidarbha cricket stalwart Faiz Fazal, having represented his team in over 100 red-ball matches, announced his retirement from all formats of the game. Fazal took to Instagram on February 18 to share the news

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Career Achievements: Fazal, aged 38, leaves behind a remarkable legacy in Vidarbha cricket, having led the team in 53 matches. He retires as Vidarbha's highest run-scorer in both List A and first-class cricket.

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Impressive Stats: Throughout his career, Fazal amassed 9183 runs in 137 first-class matches at an average of 41.36, including 24 centuries and 39 fifties. In List A cricket, he scored 3641 runs in 113 games.

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Late International Debut: Despite consistent performances in domestic cricket, Fazal made his debut for the Indian national team relatively late, in 2016, during the Zimbabwe tour.

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Emotional Farewell: Fazal expressed gratitude and nostalgia in his retirement announcement on Instagram, reminiscing about his 21-year journey in first-class cricket. He thanked his teammates, coaches, family, friends, and supporters

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Mixed Last Match: In his final game, Fazal scored just 1 run in the first innings and unfortunately registered a golden duck in the second innings. Despite this, Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit,

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Looking Ahead: As Fazal bids farewell to his professional cricket career, he expresses mixed emotions but eagerly anticipates embracing new adventures that lie ahead. His retirement marks the end of an era in Vidarbha cricket, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and leadership.

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