Ambati Rayudu writes to BCCI, announces retirement

Mumbai: Ambati Rayudu on Wednesday made a decision to step away from cricket and retired from all forms and levels of the game.
In a letter to the BCCI, former India middle-order batsman said, “I have come to decision to step away from the sport and retire from all forms and levels of the game.” The 33-year-old expressed his gratitude to the national governing body for cricket and all the state associations including Hyderabad, Baroda, Andhra and Vidharbha, and IPL franchises Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians for their support.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the bcci and all the state associations that I have represented which include Hyderabad, Baroda, Andhra and Vidharbha. I also would like to thank the two ipl franchises MI and Csk for their support,” he continued.
Rayudu also thanked captains MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli under whom he played.
“It has been a honour and privilege to have represented our country. I would like to thank the captains I have played under, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and especially Virat Kohli who always had shown great belief in me throughout my career with the Indian team,” he said.