6 Indian cricketers from the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy squad have retired from international cricket. Their departures mark the end of an era for some of India’s key players, with careers spanning multiple tournaments and contributions in both batting and bowling roles during the Champions Trophy and other formats.
1. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan was India’s third-highest run-scorer in the 2017 Champions Trophy, amassing 338 runs in five innings at an average of 67.6 and a strike rate of 101.80. He formed strong opening partnerships with Rohit Sharma, contributing significantly to India’s successful campaign until the final. Dhawan retired from international cricket on August 24, 2024.
2. MS Dhoni
Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter and former skipper MS Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. His last match for India was the semi-final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup against New Zealand, where his runout ended India’s hopes of making the final. In the 2017 Champions Trophy, Dhoni scored 63 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 98.52.
3. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik was part of India’s squad for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy but did not feature in a single match, as all-rounders Kedar Jadhav and Yuvraj Singh were preferred. Karthik had been a regular member of India’s title-winning team in the 2013 Champions Trophy. He retired on June 1, 2024, with his last international appearance being against Bangladesh in the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
4. Yuvraj Singh
Legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh retired from international cricket on June 10, 2019. His final appearance for India was against the West Indies in 2017 at North Sound. In the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Yuvraj played as a middle-order batter, scoring 105 runs in five innings with an average of 35 and a strike rate of 99. His highest score, 53, came against Pakistan in the group stage.
5. Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin was India’s second-choice spinner behind Ravindra Jadeja in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Despite a tough campaign, taking just one wicket in three appearances at an average of 167, Ashwin later made a successful comeback. He retired from international cricket on December 18, 2024, after India’s Test match against Australia in Brisbane.
6. Kedar Jadhav
Kedar Jadhav ended his brief but exciting international career on June 3, 2024. He made his debut in 2014 and played his last ODI on February 8, 2020, against New Zealand in Auckland. In the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Jadhav batted twice, scoring 26 runs at an average of 26, and contributed with the ball, taking three wickets.
