Varun Aaron has taken 44 wickets in 52 matches played in the IPL.
Indian pacer Varun Aaron has announced his retirement from international cricket. Varun, 35, made the announcement after Jharkhand’s exit from the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 (VHT).
Varun had said goodbye to red-ball cricket at the end of the 2023-24 Ranji season and has now decided to leave the white-ball format as well. He has taken 3 wickets at an average of 53.33 in 4 matches in the VHT 2024-25 List A (ODI) tournament.
It took a lot of work to recover from his injuries: Aaron Aaron wrote on his Instagram account: “I have been bowling fast for 20 years. Today I officially announce my retirement from cricket. Over the years, I worked hard physically and mentally to overcome several career-threatening injuries and bounced back again and again. For this, I thank my physiotherapist, my coaches and the National Cricket Academy (NCA) coaches.
From now on, I would like to enjoy the little joys of my life, but also stay connected to sport, which has given me everything. Fast bowling was my first love and will always remain an important part of my life.
Post by Varun Aaron on Instagram.
Aaron, 35, made his debut in international cricket in 2011. He played his first ODI match against England at Wankhede. Varun has played 9 Tests and 9 ODIs for India. Aaron has taken 173 wickets in 66 matches in his first-class career at an average of 33.27.
Made a name for himself with a speed of 150 kmph, Aaron made his mark in the 2010-11 Vijay Hazare Trophy at the age of 21 by bowling the ball at a speed of over 150 kmph . But due to repeated injuries, he continued to drop in and out of the team.
Varun played his last international match in 2015 against South Africa. In domestic cricket, Aaron played 88 List A matches, taking 141 wickets at an average of 26.47 and an economy rate of 5.44. In T-20, he took 93 wickets in 95 matches with an economy rate of 8.53.
Become IPL champion in 2022. Aaron played in IPL for 9 seasons. In which he played for teams like Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
Aaron, who was part of the new franchise Gujarat Titans in 2022, also became the IPL winner under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Aaron, a product of MRF Pace Academy, is now considered a cricket commentator.
Varun Aaron becomes IPL winner for Gujarat Titans team in 2022.