Before Super-8, RCB’s star player took a big step, suddenly announced retirement

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|16-06-2024

RCB: The excitement is at its peak in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 to be played jointly in the USA and West Indies. Fans get to see some high voltage drama match every day. Let us tell you that the group-stage matches are about to end now. In such a situation, there is a tough competition between some teams to reach the Super-8.

However, before the next round begins, a very bad news is coming out for all the cricket fans. Actually, a veteran cricketer has said goodbye to international cricket. Let us tell you that he has played IPL for RCB. Who is that player and why did he take this decision, let us know in detail.

RCB star cricketer retired

Royal Challengers Bangalore

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is going to be the last World Cup for many legendary cricketers. The list includes names of stalwarts like David Warner, Trent Boult.

Now the name of another cricketer has been added to this list, who has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Actually we are talking about Namibia's senior all-rounder David Wiese. He made this big announcement after the last group-stage match against England on 15 June. He became very emotional on this occasion. Explaining the reason behind taking retirement, the 39-year-old player said,

“The next T20 World Cup is after two years. I am 39 years old right now. I don't think I have the ability left for international cricket.”

He further said in his statement,

“Although I feel I can play cricket for a few more years, I feel there cannot be a better opportunity than this to put an end to my career for Namibia.”

have represented two countries

David Wiese is one of the few players who played cricket for two countries. Let us tell you that he represented South Africa from 2013 to 2016. After this, the dashing all-rounder made his debut for Namibia in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Apart from this, Wiese has played for RCB in the IPL. He was part of this team in the 2015 and 2016 editions under the captaincy of Virat Kohli.

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