The year 2024 has been notable for a series of high-profile retirements from international cricket. A total of 21 international cricketers have chosen to hang up their boots, marking the end of many illustrious careers across all formats of the game.
Among the biggest names to retire this year were Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both stepping away from T20Is after leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Their teammate, Ravindra Jadeja, followed suit, concluding his T20I career but continuing in other formats.
David Warner, a prominent Australian opener, called time on his test and ODI career at the start of the year, while James Anderson, England’s iconic fast bowler, ended his record-breaking test career in July.
South African opener Dean Elgar and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock also joined the retirement list, marking a significant shift in the international cricket landscape. New Zealand’s Neil Wagner and India’s Shikhar Dhawan were other notable retirements this year.
Here’s a list of international cricketers who retired in 2024:
- Dean Elgar (South Africa, all formats)
- David Warner (Australia, all formats)
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa, Tests)
- Virat Kohli (India, T20Is)
- Rohit Sharma (India, T20Is)
- James Anderson (England, all formats)
- Shikhar Dhawan (India, all formats)
This year marks the end of some extraordinary cricketing careers, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.