One of India’s most talented and underutilized fast bowlers, Rudra Pratap or RP Singh announced his retirement from cricket on the 13th anniversary of his ODI debut on September 4, 2018.
RP Singh made his India debut in an ODI against Zimbabwe in 2005 and won a Man of the match in his third ODI ever against Sri Lanka. RP Singh later made his Test debut against Pakistan in Faisalabad and won Man of the match.
His best performance for India came in the inaugural World T20 in 2007, where he picked up 12 wickets including a four-wicket haul against South Africa.
RP Singh also earned the purple cap in IPL 2009 while playing for Deccan Chargers and led them to the title win in the tournament played in South Africa.
In all, RP Singh played 14 Tests, 58 ODIs and 10 T20Is for India and picked up a total of 124 wickets in a career spanning from 2005-2011.
The cricket fraternity including RP Singh’s India and state teammates took to Twitter to send their wishes across.
Here are some of the tweets:
Well done on your career brother. You should be proud of what you have done for our country,coming from a small town @rpsingh pic.twitter.com/yP3b6B6FHQ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 5, 2018
Innings well played mate. All the very best for your next innings ???? https://t.co/tNVIuTT1HP
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) September 4, 2018
It is my pleasure to know you personally and have played along side you for our #Country, #deccanchargers and #mumbaiindians. Wishing you a lovely life post retirement and best wishes for the future endeavours! @rpsingh #Godspeed https://t.co/sFIKxeKchX
— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) September 4, 2018
Congrats on a wonderful career, mate. Wish you a fruitful second innings. ???????? https://t.co/DRywa4jLua
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 4, 2018
Congrats on a wonderful career, mate. Wish you a fruitful second innings. ???????? https://t.co/DRywa4jLua
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 4, 2018
I hope you have a wonderful retirement! You will be missed, but never forgotten.thank you for being there always...#WellPlayedRP
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) September 5, 2018
Wishing you all the success ahead my friend @rpsingh! Glad I have been a part of your journey & played many matches together where we shared the moments of highs & lows, joy & success! Here is to a new start and I’m sure you will continue to inspire us in many ways as always! https://t.co/kQ0BvgEQSA
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 5, 2018
All the best RP I will cherish our battle in the cricket field and out of the field you are a great friend! ????????good luck in your new innings hopefully see you soon in future!
— Faisal Iqbal???????????? (@FaisalIqbalCric) September 4, 2018
Congratulations on a very good career RP. Wish you a very joyful second innings.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 5, 2018
Wish you a very very happy second innings RP. May God bless you
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 5, 2018
Well played RP. Wish you all the success , luck and best wishes in this new phase of life.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 4, 2018