Published 16:52 IST, March 7th 2020

Hardik Pandya calls Wasim Jaffer his favourite batsman as veteran bids adieu to cricket

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday congratulate Wasim Jaffer after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket

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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday congratulated Wasim Jaffer after latter anunced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Jaffar had last represented India during Test series against South Africa back in April 2008. Apart from his international career, Jaffer had also featured in two seasons of Indian Premier League (IPL). He had represented Bangalore Royal Challengers in 2008 and 2009 editions respectively. 

Taking to his Twitter, Pandya declared Jaffar to his favourite batsman and furr wished him good luck for next innings. 

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veteran batsman has represented India in 31 Tests and two One Day Internationals between 2000 to 2008. He has amassed close to 2,000 Test runs (1,944) with five centuries and 11 half-centuries. 

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Wasim Jaffer retires

Jaffer in his statement said, "First of all, I would like to thank Almighty Allah, who gave me talent to play this beautiful game. I'd like to also thank my family - my parents and brors for encouraging me to pursue sport as a profession and my wife, who left a cosy life of England to create a lovely home for our children and me," he said in a statement.

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"A special thanks to all my coaches, right from my school days to professional cricket, for helping me polish my skills. A heartfelt thanks to selectors who showed faith in me," added Jaffer, who is highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy. "My gratitude to all captains I played under and all my colleagues from whom I learnt so much about game and shared some lifelong memories. I would also like to thank all support staff who were a constant pillar of support in my long journey," said Mumbaikar. 

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16:52 IST, March 7th 2020