Varun Aaron announces his retirement from cricket.

Varun Aaron, the speedster known for reaching speeds of over 150 kmph, has decided to hang up his boots. The 35-year-old speedster announced his retirement from all forms of representative cricket after Jharkhand’s exit from the Vijay Hazare Trophy. It is the end of a journey full of high moments, a good number of injuries and many unforgettable memories.

“For the last 20 years, I have lived, breathed and thrived on the thrill of fast bowling. Today, with immense gratitude, I officially announce my retirement from representative cricket,” Aaron wrote in an emotional Instagram post. “Fast bowling has been my first love and even if I leave the field, it will always be a part of who I am.”

Bursting onto the scene with raw rhythm

Aaron first made a splash in the 2010-11 Vijay Hazare Trophy, when his great pace made everyone sit up and take notice. Back then, the 21-year-old Aaron was tearing through the batting line-ups and regularly hitting speeds that very few Indian bowlers could match.

But with great pace comes great risk. Injuries, especially stress fractures in his back, became a recurring theme in Aaron’s career. Despite those setbacks, he managed to play nine Tests and nine ODIs for India. His last appearance was in a rain-affected Test against South Africa in Bengaluru in 2015.

“I have had to overcome my limits”

“Over the years, I have had to push my physical and mental limits to recover from numerous career-threatening injuries and have had to come back again and again,” Aaron shared in his farewell post. “This was only possible thanks to the tireless dedication of the physiotherapists, trainers and trainers at the National Cricket Academy.”

It’s that resilience that made Aaron stand out. Every time he got knocked down, he found a way to come back stronger.

IPL tours and domestic routine

Aaron’s domestic career was solid, with 141 wickets in 88 List A matches at an impressive average of 26.47. In T20 cricket, Aaron finished with 93 wickets in 95 matches, although his economy rate of 8.53 was superior, something for which he was often criticized.

His journey to the IPL, however, was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Over the years, Aaron played for multiple franchises including Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, KKR, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans. His biggest highlight came with the Gujarat Titans in 2022, when the team won the IPL trophy in their debut season. While Aaron only featured in two games that year, the title win was a memorable way to cap off his IPL career.

From MRF Pace Academy to cricket expert

Aaron’s journey began at the famous MRF Pace Academy, which has produced some of India’s best fast bowlers. He remained connected to the academy even after his playing days dwindled, mentoring young pacers.

In recent years, he has also made a name for himself as a cricket expert, appearing on platforms such as ESPNcricinfo to share insights from his time in the game.

Stay up to date with all the cricket action, follow Cricadio in WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegramand instagram