Former U19 World Cupper, part of Mumbai Indians title-winning team Abu Nechim, retires from all formats of cricket

India's former Under-19 World Cup player and Assam's first representative before Riyan Parag in IPL announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Saturday. The 34-year-old Assam fast bowler Abu Nechim, who was also a part of the title-winning squad of Mumbai Indians in 2013, shared the news through his social media.

In a note posted on his Instagram account, the bowler said, " I would like to bring to your kind notice that I have come to the decision to step away from the sport and retire from all forms and levels of the game which I have loved very much. I would like to take



the opportunity to thank the BCCI and Assam Cricket Association."

He further thanked IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and his family to support him in the journey.

"I would also like to thank the two IPL franchises Mumbai Indians and RCB for their support. It has been a wonderful journey of playing the sport and learning from every ups and downs that came up in the last 23 years at various and different levels. Finally, I would like to thank my family and all well-wishers who have been with me throughout this wonderful journey," he added.