West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel announces retirement

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He was out of the team for a long time. He played the last international match of his career in July 2023. At the same time, he has not got a place in the ODI team since 2019 and the T20 international team since 2013. He informed about his retirement through social media.

Shannon Gabriel announced on social media

"For the last 12 years I have dedicated myself to playing international cricket for the West Indies. I have had immense joy playing this beloved game at the highest level. As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Today I am announcing my retirement from international cricket," Gabriel wrote on social media on Wednesday.

Thank you, Shango!??

You played with heart and passion, and your contribution to our beloved sport will forever be etched in the pages of our history.❤️

WI wish you the best in your next chapter.?#WISaluteYou pic.twitter.com/teTyBlbQlg

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 28, 2024

Will Shannon Gabriel play franchise cricket

Shannon Gabriel has retired only from international cricket and he himself admitted that he will continue to represent the Trinidad and Tobago team in club and franchise cricket played around the world.

Shannon Gabriel International Career

• Shannon Gabriel started his international career in 2012.
• The 36-year-old bowler played 59 Tests, 25 ODIs and 2 T20 Internationals in his career and took a total of 202 wickets.
• He took 166 wickets in 104 Test innings at an average of 32.21 and an economy of 3.42.
• 13/121 is his best performance in a Test.
• He took 33 wickets in 25 ODI innings at an average of 34.36 and an economy of 5.92.
• 3/17 is his best performance in ODI cricket.
• Apart from this, he has taken 3 wickets in 2 T20 Internationals.

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