Veteran batter Robin Uthappa on Wednesday (September 14) announced his retirement from all formats of Indian cricket.

Taking to Twitter, Uthappa confirmed his decision through a lengthy note with the caption: “It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you all.”

“It’s been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket, and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka – a wonderful journey full of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and has allowed me to grow as a human being,” he wrote in the note.

“However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart I have decided to retire forms of Indian cricket.”

In his note, Uthappa also thanked the BCCI and his state sides such as Karnataka State Cricket Association, Saurashtra Cricket Association and Kerala Cricket Association. He further expressed his gratitude to the IPL team he represented – MI, RCB, PWI, RR, KKR and CSK.

In the end, Uthappa thanked his family members, coaches, his teammates among others for playing a part in his cricketing career.

Robin Uthappa represented India in 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is, scoring over 1100 runs with seven half-centuries.