Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and others react to Murali Vijay’s retirement from international cricket
Former India opener Murali Vijay announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Monday 30 January. Vijay, who played his first game for India in 2008, took to Twitter to share the news.
In his career, Vijay played 61 test matches and collected 3982 runs. The 38-year-old also represented the country in 17 ODIs and 9 T20Is, but particularly excelled in the longest format, earning the title of India’s Test specialist.
The news of Vijay’s retirement drew congratulations from former and active cricketers.
Notably, Vijay was also part of India’s Champions Trophy victory in 2013, and most of the heartwarming tributes for him came from the teammates of the other champions.
Rohit Sharma congratulated the Tamil Nadu cricketer on a fantastic career and wished him the best of luck in future endeavours.
“Monka well done on your career brother, loved watching you play some of your masterpieces especially in Australia. Good luck bro.”
Well done Monka on your career brother, loved seeing you play some of your masterpieces especially in Australia. Good luck bro 🤗 @mvj888
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 31, 2023
Shichar Dhawan wished Vijay a great future.
“Congratulations on this new phase in your life bro. May all your hopes and plans come true @mvj888”
Congratulations on this new phase in your life bro. May all your hopes and plans come true @mvj888 🤗 pic.twitter.com/27DOQbGcLc
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 31, 2023
Former all-rounder in India Suresh Raina cherished the fond memories with his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate and shared a video along with a heartwarming message.
“Great memories of playing together! Congratulations on your achievements for the country and CSK! Wishing you the best for the future @mvj888”
Great memories of playing together! Congratulations on your achievements for the country and CSK! Wish you the best for the coming future @mvj888 💛 pic.twitter.com/6SZsLNEmOU
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 30, 2023
Ravichandran Ashwin posted a photo with Vijay to wish him a happy retirement.
“Well done Monk. @mvj888 Congratulations on a wonderful career and a happy retirement”
Well done monk 👏👏. @mvj888 Congratulations on a wonderful career and a happy retirement 🥂 pic.twitter.com/CDGOYZigsW
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 31, 2023
Ishant Sharma praised the former India opener and admired his technique in the congratulatory message.
“A true team player and a great batsman, it was an honor to share the dressing room with you, @mvj888. Your elegant technique and unwavering spirit will always be remembered. Good luck in your new innings #muralivijay #IndianCricket”
A true team player and a great hitter, it was an honor to share the dressing room with you, @mvj888. Your elegant technique and unwavering spirit will always be remembered. Good luck in your new innings #muralivijay #IndianCricket🇮🇳🏏 pic.twitter.com/nzz4OZWN8n
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) January 30, 2023
Cheteshwar Pujarawho has had many solid collaborations with Vijay said it was a pleasure to play with him.
“It was a pleasure to play alongside you @mvj888 Congratulations on a great career. I wish you the best for all your future endeavors.”
It was a pleasure to play alongside you @mvj888 😊 Congratulations on a great career. I wish you the best for all your future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/toban1luZx
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 30, 2023
Robin Uthappa also wished the cricketer a bright future.
“What a great career it has been my brother @mvj888 Wish you the best in everything you do!! Keep shining and lots of love to you”
What a great career it has been my brother @mvj888 😊🙏🏽 Wish you the best in everything you do!! Keep shining and lots of love to you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z6bRYPJ4Az
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) January 30, 2023
Karun Nair wrote a congratulatory message and photo saying it was an honor to play alongside him.
“What an honor and privilege to have played alongside you, Monk. Will always cherish the crazy memories on and off the field. Congratulations on an excellent career and what lies ahead. @mvj888”
What an honor and privilege to have played alongside you, Monk. Will always cherish the crazy memories on and off the field. Congratulations on an excellent career and 🍻 for what lies ahead. @mvj888 pic.twitter.com/eY0L3H2KVQ
— Karun Nair (@karun126) January 30, 2023
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