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Varun Aaron has taken 44 wickets in 52 matches played in IPL.
Indian pacer Varun Aaron has announced his retirement from international cricket. Varun, 35, made this announcement after Jharkhand’s exit from the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 (VHT).
Varun had said goodbye to red ball cricket at the end of the 2023-24 Ranji season and has now decided to leave the white ball format as well. He took 3 wickets at an average of 53.33 in 4 matches of the VHT 2024-25 List A (ODI) tournament.
Worked hard to recover from injuries: Aaron Aaron wrote on his Instagram handle, I have been bowling fast for the last 20 years. Today I officially announce my retirement from cricket. Over the years, I have worked hard physically and mentally to overcome several career-threatening injuries and have bounced back again and again, and for this I thank my physio, trainers and the coaches at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
Now I would like to enjoy the small joys of my life, but also remain connected to the sport, which has given me everything. Fast bowling has been my first love and will always be an important part of my life.
Varun Aaron’s post on Instagram.
Debuted in 2011 35 year old Aaron made his debut in international cricket in 2011. He played his first ODI match against England at Wankhede. Varun played 9 Tests and 9 ODIs for India. Aaron took 173 wickets in 66 matches of his first class career at an average of 33.27.
Made a name for himself at a speed of 150 kmph Aaron made his mark in the 2010-11 Vijay Hazare Trophy at the age of 21 by bowling the ball at a speed of more than 150 kmph. But due to repeated injuries, he kept going in and out of the team.
Varun played his last international match in 2015 against South Africa. In domestic cricket, Aaron played 88 List A matches, taking 141 wickets at an average of 26.47 and an economy rate of 5.44. In T-20, he took 93 wickets in 95 matches with an economy rate of 8.53.
Become IPL champion in 2022 Aaron played in IPL for 9 seasons. In which he performed for teams like Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans.
Aaron, who was a part of the new franchise Gujarat Titans in the year 2022, also became the winner of IPL under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Aaron, a product of MRF Pace Academy, is now seen as a cricket commentator.
Varun Aaron becomes IPL winner from Gujarat Titans team in 2022.