{"id":14157,"date":"2026-06-04T14:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ks-bharat-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-after-7-tests"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:42:40","slug":"ks-bharat-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-after-7-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ks-bharat-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-after-7-tests","title":{"rendered":"KS Bharat Announces Retirement from International Cricket After 7 Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a journey that included seven appearances in Tests for the country. The 32-year-old shared a heartfelt post on social media, reflecting on the effort, backing and perseverance that carried him through the highs and pressures of representing India at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>Bharat built a reputation as a dependable pair of hands behind the stumps and was also part of India\u2019s group for the 2023 World Test Championship final. However, finding a consistent long-term spot in the Test XI proved challenging. His last outing in international cricket came against England at Visakhapatnam in February 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Over his seven-match Test career, Bharat made 221 runs. With the gloves, he completed 18 catches and recorded one stumping, underlining his value as a wicketkeeper during his time in the side.<\/p>\n<h2>Retirement message and tributes<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Announcing the decision, Bharat wrote: \u201cWith a proud heart and sense of gratitude, I announce my retirement from international Cricket. To play for my country has been the greatest honour of my life. This journey of mine has demanded great resilience and strength, but the honour to represent India in Tests is worth every moment.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>He then highlighted the role of his family in nurturing his cricketing dream from a young age, calling them the foundation behind his progress.<\/li>\n<li>Bharat shared: \u201cIn a family of four, we all lived the same dream over two decades, a big heart to my sister, mom and dad for creating an environment and support system they have been. I am a product of their love, discipline and hard work.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>He thanked the BCCI along with the Andhra Cricket Association and the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association, and also expressed gratitude to teammates and ground staff who contributed to shaping his career.<\/li>\n<li>He added further appreciation for the wider cricket ecosystem, writing: \u201cThank you, BCCI and all the coaches and managers who I came across in my career and who supported me unconditionally by creating a great environment to play and excel at the highest level.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Bharat reserved special recognition for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, crediting them for key moments and guidance throughout his rise.<\/li>\n<li>In his final lines, Bharat concluded: \u201cA big thank you to my IPL debut captain Virat Kohli for giving me an opportunity to show my skill and come into recognition. A big thank you to my Indian captain Rohit Sharma under whom I made my Test debut which is priceless and beyond words. To my Indian coach Rahul Dravid sir, his guidance from India A to Indian team is unforgettable.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a journey that included seven appearances in Tests for the country. The 32-year-old&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"KS Bharat Retirement: India Wicketkeeper Quits Tests","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"KS Bharat announces retirement from international cricket, concluding 7-Test stint for India. 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