Kamran Khan IPL retirement: Fast bowler Kamran Khan, who has represented Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors India in the IPL, has announced his retirement. He shared this information with fans through social media.

The 33-year-old fast bowler made his IPL debut under the captaincy of the late Shane Warne. In his very first season, he was successful in impressing the fans and the franchise with his fast pace. After this, Warne had hoped that Kamran would become a star of the Indian team in the future, but this was not possible and his IPL career was limited to 9 matches.

Kamran Khan announced his retirement

Kamran shared a story on his official Instagram account on Thursday in which he wrote, 'Goodbye IPL and the game I love so much. This game has given me a lot. Thanks to all the coaches, late Shane Warne sir, Rajasthan Royals, Pune Warriors India and all my friends and my family.'

Let us tell you that this pacer played a total of 9 IPL matches between 2009 and 2011, in which he took 9 wickets at an average of 24.89. After 2011, Kamran could not be a part of IPL. Currently, he plays professional cricket in Mumbai.

Bowler who bowled the first super over in IPL history

Kamran Khan is also the first bowler to bowl a super over in IPL history. In IPL 2009, Shane Warne chose Kamran Khan to bowl the super over against Kolkata Knight Riders and his decision proved to be a masterstroke for the team. In that match, Kamran led his team to a spectacular victory.

The left-arm bowler was also accused of chucking in 2010. He had to go to Australia to correct his bowling action. After the checking, his bowling action was cleared and then he became a part of the Pune Warriors franchise in IPL 2011. Apart from playing 11 T20 matches, Kamran has also played 2 first class matches and has a total of 17 wickets to his name.