Retire when people ask why and not why not.

“Retire when people ask why and not why not” - Vijay Merchant.

Sunil Gavaskar was one of the few Indian cricketers who had a glorious retirement. Sunil Gavaskar scored 1102 runs at an average of 55 in his last two years. He also became the first cricketer to score 10000+ runs and broke Bradman’s record for most centuries. He scored 96 in the 4th innings on a minefield of a pitch against Pakistan in what would be his last Test innings.

Gavaskar’s final match in cricket was for Rest of the World against MCC. Against an attack that included Richard Hadlee and Malcolm Marshall; Gavaskar scored 188 at Lords.

Gavaskar announced his retirement from First-Class cricket that evening,"My appetite for top cricket and plenty of fans has disappeared. I am not hungry, just like someone who has eaten a good meal," said the great man. This is my last five-day match. I will not be available for our series against West Indies after the World Cup. I will not play in the domestic competitions because I do not feel that it is fair to block a young player. “

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