Cricket

Bengal fast bowler Ashoke Dinda retires from all forms of cricket

 

Veteran Bengal fast bowler Ashoke Dinda has decided to retire from all forms of the game with immediate effect. Dinda made the announcement while addressing the media in Kolkata on Tuesday. The right-arm pacer made his debut for the Indian team back in 2009 against Sri Lanka in a T20I match. Dinda had returned with figures of 1-34 in his three overs.

Subsequently, Dinda made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2010 but went wicketless. Dinda played 13 ODI matches in which he scalped 12 wickets whereas he snared 17 wickets in the nine T20I matches he played for the national team. However, he couldn’t cement his place in the national team.

Dinda played a total of 116 first-class matches for Bengal, in which he claimed 420 wickets at an average of 28.28. In his List A career, he played 98 matches while bagging 151 wickets- all of which came for the Bengal cricket team. He last appeared in a T20 game for Goa, last month, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Meanwhile, Ashoke Dinda was dropped from the Bengal team by the Cricket Association of Bengal in December 2019 during Ranji Trophy when he abused the team’s bowling coach Ranadeb Bose. CAB asked Dinda to apologize for his action but the fast bowler refused to do so.

Dinda gave his gratitude to his parents and former Bengal captain Sourav Ganguly, who played a key role in his career.

“I am today retiring from all formats of cricket. I have sent the mails to BCCI and GCA to this effect. There have been several people who have helped me throughout my career whom I would like to thank beginning with my parents. Then it’s Dada (Sourav Ganguly). It is because of him that I got to play for Bengal and when as skipper he stood at mid-off he would always guide and encourage me,” talking to the media at the CAB, Dinda said. 

On the other hand, Dinda also played in 78 IPL matches in which he scalped 69 wickets at an average of 30.04. Dinda was often trolled for his high economy-rate but he did a decent job as he conceded his runs at an economy of 8.2 and thus it was a tad unfair to criticize him.

 

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

India Demolishes Thailand 13-0 in Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024

India delivered a commanding performance in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, thrashing Thailand 13-0 in… Read More

November 15, 2024

BCCI Announces Marquee Details for IPL 2025 Mega Auction

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled key details regarding the… Read More

November 15, 2024

Meet Irfan Yadwad: The Rising Star of Indian Football

At just 23 years old, Irfan Yadwad has emerged as one of Indian football’s brightest… Read More

November 15, 2024

I could be better, I’m not going to lie – Carlos Alcaraz after beating Andrey Rublev in Nitto ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz admitted he could be better after beating Andrey Rublev in his second match… Read More

November 15, 2024

When I arrived, I believed in these players – Juan Pedro Benali on turning the tables for NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali said he always believed in the club’s… Read More

November 15, 2024

He was never going to stay – Roy Keane on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s departure after Ruben Amorim joining

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has opened up on interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy… Read More

November 15, 2024