Right-arm West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel on Wednesday, announced his retirement from international cricket, drawing curtains on a career that began in 2012.
“During the past 12 years,” Gabriel said on Instagram, “I have dedicated myself to playing international cricket for the West Indies. Playing this beloved game at the highest level has brought me immense joy, but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Today, I am announcing my retirement from International cricket.
The right-arm pacer expressed his gratitude to Cricket West Indies administrators, coaches, and staff members for their support throughout his international career.
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“Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to God for the numerous blessings and the opportunities my family and I have received during my time playing for the West Indies. Secondly, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cricket West Indies administrators, coaches, and staff members. Words cannot adequately convey the appreciation I have for your hard work and support over the years. Last but not least, I am grateful to my teammates and all those who have stood by me and supported me along the way. You have made my journey to the top truly special.
“Moving forward, my plan is to continue representing my country [Trinidad and Tobago], club, and franchise teams around the world with the same love and passion I have shown throughout my career.”
Shannon Gabriel represented West Indies in 59 Tests, 25 ODIs and two T20Is and picked up a total of 202 wickets across formats.
His last appearance for West Indies came in July 2023 but was a regular part of the West Indies’ domestic cricket.
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