Priyank Panchal played 127 FC matches, 97 List-A games, and 59 T20s.
Priyank was unable to make his debut for the Indian side in any of the three forms, despite being one of the most reliable batters in the domestic spectrum. He made the decision to put up his boots from playing First Class Cricket on Monday.
Priyank nearly made his debut for India during the 2021–22 South Africa tour, but he was unable to don the baggy blue cap. The batsman accepted everything his cricketing destiny had to provide up to that point, acknowledging that "it isn't going to happen anymore."
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Priyank admitted that the topic of retirement was on his mind for a while.
"For a long time, it was in my mind that I should retire. Because when I started playing cricket, there was a driving force that I wanted to play for India. Along with the driving force, there was discipline and dedication. But after a point, I got practical, I didn't think that it was possible. I tried my best. I mean, I played for India A, and I played in the Ranji Trophy. But I realised it's time now. It's not going to happen anymore," Priyank Panchal said.
When asked if the failure to make India debut remains in his heart as a regret, Priyank didn't hesitate in admitting that it was the case.
"Not being able to play is definitely a regret. But at the same time, it is also an achievement. If the cricketing level is from 1-10, I was there till 9. I couldn't play. Obviously, it is a regret. But sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin was a big deal. It was a very professional environment. At the same time, it was very welcoming. It was very competitive. I learned a lot from that environment," the Gujarat batter said.
Priyank also clarified that a player may not be able to guarantee an international spot by simply scoring hundreds and hundreds.
"Obviously, consistency is important. It is important to perform as a player. But it is also important to perform at the right time. In international cricket, timing is very important. If you are consistently scoring 100 after 100, but your team is not winning, that is not the right time. But even if you are scoring 30 runs, if your team is winning, your contribution holds great value. That is the requirement for international cricket. I learned a lot from that," he asserted.