SRINAGAR: Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India, has announced his retirement from all formats of the game, concluding a distinguished 17-year career.
The 36-year-old all-rounder from Bijbehara, South Kashmir, informed the BCCI of his decision, marking the end of a journey that inspired countless young cricketers in the Valley. Rasool featured in one ODI and one T20 International for India and also played in the IPL for Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Expressing his pride, Rasool said he was honoured to have contributed to the rise of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir.
Over the years, he became a pillar of J&K cricket, scoring 5,648 runs and claiming 352 wickets in First-Class cricket. His consistent performances earned him the Lala Amarnath Award for Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy twice, in 2013-14 and 2017-18.
His breakthrough came in the 2012-13 season, when he amassed 594 runs and took 33 wickets, paving his way into the national squad and the IPL.
Parvez Rasool retires as a symbol of perseverance and hope for aspiring cricketers across Jammu and Kashmir.