The retirement of cricketers is a natural part of their professional careers, and it is a decision made by individual players based on various factors such as age, fitness, performance, and personal circumstances. When cricketers retire, it signifies their departure from playing professional cricket and transitioning to the next phase of their lives.
However, every cricketer must announce their retirement on a high note, with a desire to conclude their career by playing one last significant inning in one of the most prestigious tournaments in international cricket. The top bookmakers in India have released ODI World Cup odds.
The ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place in 2023, and after four years, we anticipate witnessing some of the best teams coming together to compete for the ultimate trophy in international cricket. We have compiled a list of cricketers who are expected to participate in their last ODI World Cup this year:
Shikhar Dhawan
Dhawan has achieved numerous milestones in his career, including being the fastest Indian batsman to reach 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He has been a crucial contributor to India's success in various ICC tournaments, including the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and the ICC World Cup in 2015 and 2019. However, at the age of 37, Dhawan might consider retiring from international cricket.
The BCCI has already overlooked Dhawan several times in the recent past, and it is unlikely that he will be part of the ODI World Cup. It would be ideal for the talented left-handed batsman to retire on a positive note.
Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill is an explosive-opening batsman renowned for his powerful hitting and ability to score big runs. He made his international debut in 2009 and has since become a prominent figure in New Zealand cricket.
Guptill also holds several records in limited-overs cricket, including the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match, when he scored an unbeaten 237 runs against the West Indies in the quarterfinals of the 2015 ICC World Cup.
However, it is expected that Guptill's 14-year-long career will come to an end after the ODI World Cup. Despite contributing significantly to the team's success, he has not played a single game for the Kiwis in recent times.
David Warner
There have been rumours about David Warner and his retirement in the news, and if the speculations are true, Warner is expected to bid farewell to the limited-overs format of cricket after the ODI World Cup.
He has been a key member of Australia's Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams, playing a vital role in their success. Since his debut in 2009, Warner has featured in 142 ODIs, amassing 6030 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 95.2. After the ODI World Cup, Warner is anticipated to continue his career in the red-ball format.
Shakib Al Hasan
Undoubtedly, Shakib Al Hasan is the best all-rounder of his generation in international cricket. Since his debut in 2006 for Bangladesh, he has been an integral part of the team and has elevated cricket in Bangladesh to new heights.
Shakib has participated in 232 ODIs, scoring 7132 runs at an average of 37.7 and a strike rate of 82.7. As a skilled spinner, he has also taken 301 wickets with an economy of 4.46. It is expected that the Shakib Era in Bangladesh cricket will conclude after the ODI World Cup.
Rohit Sharma
One of the greatest batsmen of his generation, Rohit Sharma has reached the pinnacle of success in international cricket. He is the only individual to have scored an unbeaten 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014, and he holds the record for the most double centuries in ODIs, with three to his name.
Indian cricket has high expectations from the current Indian skipper, and it is anticipated that he will bid farewell to the limited-overs format after the ODI World Cup due to his age.
