List of Indian Cricketers Who Retired in 2025

The year 2025 was definitely an emotional one for Indian cricket. Several recognizable names in the country announced their retirement from a single format while some did away their careers entirely. The exits represented everything from the modern-day greats to domestically trusted performers and all marked the end of important chapters in Indian cricket.

 

These retirements also reflected a clear and significant change toward the new wave, an important move that saw the senior players paving a way for new entrants across international and domestic cricket.

 

Here is a look at the Indian cricketers who retired in 2025.

 

Indian Cricketers Who Retired in 2025 from Tests

 

Virat Kohli

 

Virat Kohli

dropped the bombshell announcing that he was retiring from Test cricket aheaf of the England Test series against India, which was scheduled for June. Kohli, who had retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 World Cup, now has bid farewell to a legendary Test career. He will now appear for India in just ODIs, aiming to play the 2027 World Cup.

 

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Rohit Sharma

 

Rohit Sharma

, too, followed Kohli in announcing his retirement from Tests beginning 2025 and did not hesitate to surprise everyone with this announcement, particularly since he had pointed out at continuing with red-ball cricket earlier that year by playing a match of the Ranji Trophy. This exit practically closed his highly successful innings as the Test opener and captain for India. Same as Virat, Rohit too will feature for India in One Day Internationals only.

 

Veterans Bid Goodbye to All Formats

 

Cheteshwar Pujara

 

Cheteshwar Pujara

, arguably one of India's finest Test specialists, retired from all forms of cricket and announced that big news in August. Although there has been no such presence in the national circuit recently, none of the efforts can be equal in securing overseas Test success for India.

 

Wriddhiman Saha

 

Prolific wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha announced retirement from the game ahead of the 2025–26 domestic season. Having batted and kept the wickets wonderfully, Saha became a vital player in India's Test successes under varied conditions.

 

Amit Mishra

 

The long and consistent career of veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra came to an end in September when this veteran bid adieu to cricket. He ended his career as one of the most successful Indian bowlers and was also a prominent performer across IPL seasons.

 

Piyush Chawla

 

The other world-renowned spinner is Piyush Chawla, who retired from all formats and IPL. His decision interestingly allows him to seek more opportunities in overseas leagues like the ILT20.

 

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Domestic and White-Ball Retirements

 

Varun Aaron

 

India's fast bowler Varun Aaron retired in January, just after Jharkhand was knocked out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Although injuries affected his running with the India team, everyone always appreciated his pace and efforts.

 

Mohit Sharma

 

Former pacer for the Delhi Capitals, Mohit Sharma, announced that he would retire just before the commencement of IPL mini-auction. His IPL career has been quite successful and brilliant in numerous title-winning campaigns.

 

Rishi Dhawan

 

The all-rounder Rishi Dhawan, who has fallen out of national selection plans, retired from white-ball cricket and just signed off, ending his professional journey unnoticed.

 

Krishnappa Gowtham

 

The latest name on the list of people in retirement came in the form of all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, as he announced that he was retiring from both international cricket and domestic cricket in 2025.