It is the dream of every cricketer to have a fairytale career. The first chapter begins with a memorable debut which helps them announce their arrival in the international circuit. Then in the second part, they become the heroes of their side whose offerings help the team win championships.

The third chapter of the tale describes their personal milestones and their contributions to the game. At last the final section is meant for the celebration of their achievements in front of their home crowd and family members. Unfortunately, sometimes the final pages of the book are ripped off which takes away some of the sheens of a beautiful story.

Here is the list of legendary cricketers who retired without a farewell

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/02/Sunil-Gavaskar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-222645" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Gavaskar.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Sunil Gavaskar" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Gavaskar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The list begins with one of the legends of the cricketing world, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rules-are-meant-to-be-followed-says-sunil-gavaskar-on-ms-dhonis-gloves-controversy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sunil Gavaskar</strong></a> who laid the foundation of Indian school of batsmanship. The Mumbaikar was the epitome of perfection when it comes to batting as he stood tall against the ferocious fast bowlers of ’70s. With his grit and audacity, Gavaskar became of the pillar of Indian cricket. Though many of his records are broken his heroics are still intact.

The right-hander was the first batsman to score more than 10000 runs in Test cricket and most of the time he led the nation to memorable victories. Gavaskar was never treated fairly by the board and fans and in a Kolkata test he was booed and stones were pelted at him. The little master is one of the players who stroked centuries in his final test and ODI sojourn. Unfortunately, he was dropped after the 1987 World Cup and it was not all sunny for him at the end of his career.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Herschelle-Gibbs.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-229972" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Herschelle-Gibbs.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Herschelle Gibbs" width="640" height="343"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Herschelle Gibbs of South Africa. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

There is no denying that <strong>Herschelle Gibbs</strong> was the bad boy of South African cricket but he was equally good with his batting prowess. He was a central figure whenever the team won an important series in the last decade. His fearless attitude helped the team pull off miracles like the one he did at Wanderers when the side was chasing a mountain of 436 in a series decider. He caressed his way to 175 off 111 balls and the rest is history.

Even on the field Gibbs provided some exhilarating moments with his athleticism and filled the void of Jhonty Rhodes. He was a player who thrived under pressure and his tally of 1067 runs in World Cup games is a testimony to the fact. In the later stages of his career, he was not given a permanent batting position which affected his consistency and slowly he became a spare wheel of the side. Gibbs was not even considered for the 2011 World Cup which might have been his final hurrah.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/06/Virender-Sehwag.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-261852" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virender-Sehwag.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Virender Sehwag" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Virender Sehwag. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The opening batsman who changed the dynamics of test match batting by thrashing the ball to all parts of the ground is none other than <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virender-sehwag-comes-up-with-an-interesting-solution-for-ms-dhonis-gloves-fiasco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Virender Sehwag</strong></a>. He was a true Nawab who treated the bowlers like his court jesters and it was clearly visible during his knock of 309 against Pakistan in their den. On his day Sehwag was a match-winner who can break records at his will.

One of the reasons for Sehwag’s success was his immense self-belief in his art and that propelled him to great feats in his international journey. His carefree nature invariably helped the team in difficult situations. The right-hander was an integral part of the side when the team won the 2011 title and became No.1 in test rankings but age caught up with him. In 2012 a couple of poor outings saw him out of the team, but a player who stroked 38 international tons deserved a second chance but it wasn’t to be.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/06/Kevin-Pietersen-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-262908" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kevin-Pietersen-1.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Kevin Pietersen" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Kevin Pietersen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The 2005 Ashes series saw the urn return to the English soil after 16 long years. It also witnessed the rise of modern-day superstar of English cricket, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-kevin-pietersen-tweets-the-replacement-for-shikhar-dhawan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Kevin Pietersen</strong></a> who piled 473 runs in his debut series against the likes of Glenn Mcgrath and Shane Warne. The South African born cricketer was a batsman of high calibre and delivered whenever the Three Lions needed him.

He was the centre of attraction for the major part of his career which involved both rights and wrongs. With a total of 13779 runs in the international ties, he is the second leading run scorer of the nation. Pietersen always spoke his mind which is not a popular norm in English cricket, and that’s why he was sacked after the team’s disastrous 2013 Ashes which brought his career to a full circle. KP was the force behind the nation’s first ICC title in 2010 with 262 runs in the series but he was never given his due of respect.

<p><figure id="attachment_206563" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-206563" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-206563" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh News" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206563" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></p><p>The cricketer whose life has been full of comebacks is <strong>Yuvraj Singh</strong>. Throughout his career, the left-hander has entertained the cricketing world with his free-flowing strokes and fighting spirit. He was a challenge loving character and it was proved in the final of 2003 Natwest trophy. He scored a game-changing 69 when the senior pros of the side were back in the hut.</p><p>The southpaw’s numbers don’t justify his contributions as he was an invaluable asset for the team. In his entire career, Yuvraj has put the team’s interests ahead of him and the biggest example is the 2011 World Cup. Even when he was going through the pain of life-threatening disease, he won games for his side. Yuvi was the bedrock of India’s two World Cup winning campaigns. The man who pioneered India’s fielding standards was asked to undergo a Yo-Yo test for his farewell match which is really unfair.</p><p><strong>6. Shivnarine Chanderpaul – West Indies</strong></p><figure id="attachment_190771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-190771" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-190771" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shivnarine-Chanderpaul.jpg" alt="Shivnarine Chanderpaul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-190771" class="wp-caption-text">Shivnarine Chanderpaul. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><figure id="attachment_348462" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"></figure><p>The most underrated player in the history of the game has to be the West Indies legend, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shivnarine-chanderpaul-does-the-unbelievable-smashes-210-runs-in-a-t20-team-scores-303/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Shivnarine Chanderpaul</strong></a>. The short-statured cricketer defied all the odds and had a successful sojourn spanning over two decades. With his steely determination, he accumulated runs against the best of the opposition. Chanderpaul was the knight in shining armour when the side was going through a transition.</p><p>He always gave his 100% on the field but the cricketing gods never favoured him. In the classical format, Chanderpaul is the player who has scored the maximum amount of runs (5,370 runs which include 9 centuries) when the team ended up on the losing side. The left-hander is the highest run-getter in Tests while batting at the No.6 position. After going through a bad patch where he didn’t score a half-century in 6 innings, the selectors ignored him for future ties without expressing any gratitude for his lifelong efforts.</p><h3>7. Wasim Akram – Pakistan</h3><figure id="attachment_297826" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Wasim-Akram.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-297826" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Wasim Akram" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram. (Photo by David Munden/Popperfoto/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><p>In the ’90s the fast-bowler who used to terrorize the opposition with his pace and swing is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wasim-akrams-wife-is-shocked-to-see-what-her-extremely-busy-husband-is-up-to/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Wasim Akram</strong></a>. He became a national hero when he scalped 3 important wickets in the final of 1992 World Cup which led the team to its maiden title. The left-arm quickie was an influential personality for the young pacers around the world. He has bagged 17 Man of the Match awards in 104 Tests which gives an idea of his impact on the game.</p><p>In his 19 year career, he fished out 926 international wickets and has been involved in a number of match-winning spells. The speedster even led the nation in the 1999 World Cup where the side reached the finals. Then in the 2003 World Cup, the team crashed out in the group stages and he was one of the scapegoats. Akram was in good form with 12 wickets in 6 games but the board sacked him and the Sultan of Swing never got the opportunity to wave off in style.</p><h3>8. Dwayne Bravo – West Indies</h3><figure id="attachment_285389" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/10/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-285389" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Dwayne Bravo" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Bravo. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><p>The Caribbean star may be a controversial cricketer for his board but he is a true ambassador of the gentlemen’s game. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-west-indies-include-retired-dwayne-bravo-in-their-world-cup-reserves-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dwayne Bravo</strong></a> has helped the sport grow globally. He has won the hearts of millions of people with his all-around skills and dance moves on the field. Fondly known as champion his international record is also quite impressive with 6000 plus runs and 350 wickets across formats.</p><p>Nowadays he is an icon player in most of the T20 leagues and also helps the youngsters to develop their trade. Bravo is a total team player and the prime example is his contribution in the consecutive T20 championships. In 2012 edition his batting came to the fore and in 2016 his death bowling skills helped the team in crunch situations. The Calypso King announced his retirement at the end of last year but he was not felicitated for his valuable inputs.</p><h3>9. Zaheer Khan – India</h3><figure id="attachment_177459" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/09/India-v-Pakistan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-177459" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-v-Pakistan.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="India v Pakistan" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Zaheer Khan. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><p>At the start of the 21st century, the Indian bowling attack was bolstered by the addition of genuine fast-bowlers and one of them was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ishant-sharma-reveals-he-played-his-debut-test-wearing-zaheer-khans-spikes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Zaheer Khan</strong></a>. The left-arm pacer always stood up for his skipper and his tally of 44 wickets in 23 World Cup games is the validation of his temperament. Zak used to be a tricky customer for the opposition because of his versatility with the new ball and as well as with the old one.</p><p>Khan was a thinking cricketer as he was the first pacer to use the knuckleball in the international circuit. Apart from his bowling skills, his street smartness helped him lead the bowling unit in the later part of his career. In a country which is ruled by tweakers, Zak has held his own with 600 international wickets. When the team visited the New Zealand shores in 2014 he took 9 wickets in 2 games which included a fifer. It turned to be his final innings and he was robbed of a fitting goodbye in his amazing journey.</p><h3>10. Waqar Younis – Pakistan</h3><figure id="attachment_228762" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228762" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228762" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Waqar-Younis-pAKISTAN.jpg" alt="Waqar Younis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228762" class="wp-caption-text">Pakistan&#8217;s Waqar Younis. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><figure id="attachment_345885" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"></figure><p>The cricketing fraternity will remember 1989 for the emergence of Sachin Tendulkar but it also saw the Pakistan legend, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wasim-akram-recalls-the-times-when-he-and-waqar-younis-sledged-young-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Waqar Younis</strong></a> burst onto the scene. The speedster was a rampant force in the ’90s and his combination with Wasim Akram was a lethal one. Waqar was also known as Burewala Express because of his ability to generate pace on dead pitches.</p><p>His reverse swing spells and pinpoint yorkers are still part of cricket folklore and it holds an important place in the history of the game. While donning the Pakistan cap he bagged close to 800 wickets and still has the second-best strike rate for a test bowler who has taken more than 350 wickets. He led the nation in the 2003 World Cup which was a disastrous campaign for the Asian side. Waqar who took 7 wickets in 6 games was immediately sacked after the tournament which ended his illustrious career on a sour note.</p><p>These legends deserved a proper swansong as they brought glory days to the nation when they were at their peak of power.</p>

<p><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-348160 aligncenter" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CT_348393.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></p>
<p>Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</p>
<p>It is the dream of every cricketer to have a fairytale career. The first chapter begins with a memorable debut which helps them announce their arrival in the international circuit. Then in the second part, they become the heroes of their side whose offerings help the team win championships.</p>
<p>The third chapter of the tale describes their personal milestones and their contributions to the game. At last the final section is meant for the celebration of their achievements in front of their home crowd and family members. Unfortunately, sometimes the final pages of the book are ripped off which takes away some of the sheens of a beautiful story.</p>
<h3>Here is the list of legendary cricketers who retired without a farewell</h3>
<h3>1. Sunil Gavaskar – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_222645" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/02/Sunil-Gavaskar.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-222645" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Gavaskar.jpg" alt="Sunil Gavaskar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Gavaskar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The list begins with one of the legends of the cricketing world, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rules-are-meant-to-be-followed-says-sunil-gavaskar-on-ms-dhonis-gloves-controversy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sunil Gavaskar</strong></a> who laid the foundation of Indian school of batsmanship. The Mumbaikar was the epitome of perfection when it comes to batting as he stood tall against the ferocious fast bowlers of ’70s. With his grit and audacity, Gavaskar became of the pillar of Indian cricket. Though many of his records are broken his heroics are still intact.</p>
<p>The right-hander was the first batsman to score more than 10000 runs in Test cricket and most of the time he led the nation to memorable victories. Gavaskar was never treated fairly by the board and fans and in a Kolkata test he was booed and stones were pelted at him. The little master is one of the players who stroked centuries in his final test and ODI sojourn. Unfortunately, he was dropped after the 1987 World Cup and it was not all sunny for him at the end of his career.</p>
<h3>2. Herschelle Gibbs – South Africa</h3>
<figure id="attachment_229972" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Herschelle-Gibbs.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-229972" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Herschelle-Gibbs.jpg" alt="Herschelle Gibbs" width="640" height="343" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Herschelle Gibbs of South Africa. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>There is no denying that <strong>Herschelle Gibbs</strong> was the bad boy of South African cricket but he was equally good with his batting prowess. He was a central figure whenever the team won an important series in the last decade. His fearless attitude helped the team pull off miracles like the one he did at Wanderers when the side was chasing a mountain of 436 in a series decider. He caressed his way to 175 off 111 balls and the rest is history.</p>
<p>Even on the field Gibbs provided some exhilarating moments with his athleticism and filled the void of Jhonty Rhodes. He was a player who thrived under pressure and his tally of 1067 runs in World Cup games is a testimony to the fact. In the later stages of his career, he was not given a permanent batting position which affected his consistency and slowly he became a spare wheel of the side. Gibbs was not even considered for the 2011 World Cup which might have been his final hurrah.</p>
<h3>3. Virender Sehwag – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_261852" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/06/Virender-Sehwag.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-261852" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virender-Sehwag.jpg" alt="Virender Sehwag" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Virender Sehwag. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The opening batsman who changed the dynamics of test match batting by thrashing the ball to all parts of the ground is none other than <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virender-sehwag-comes-up-with-an-interesting-solution-for-ms-dhonis-gloves-fiasco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Virender Sehwag</strong></a>. He was a true Nawab who treated the bowlers like his court jesters and it was clearly visible during his knock of 309 against Pakistan in their den. On his day Sehwag was a match-winner who can break records at his will.</p>
<p>One of the reasons for Sehwag’s success was his immense self-belief in his art and that propelled him to great feats in his international journey. His carefree nature invariably helped the team in difficult situations. The right-hander was an integral part of the side when the team won the 2011 title and became No.1 in test rankings but age caught up with him. In 2012 a couple of poor outings saw him out of the team, but a player who stroked 38 international tons deserved a second chance but it wasn’t to be.</p>
<h3>4. Kevin Pietersen – England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_262908" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/06/Kevin-Pietersen-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-262908" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kevin-Pietersen-1.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Kevin Pietersen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 2005 Ashes series saw the urn return to the English soil after 16 long years. It also witnessed the rise of modern-day superstar of English cricket, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-kevin-pietersen-tweets-the-replacement-for-shikhar-dhawan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Kevin Pietersen</strong></a> who piled 473 runs in his debut series against the likes of Glenn Mcgrath and Shane Warne. The South African born cricketer was a batsman of high calibre and delivered whenever the Three Lions needed him.</p>
<p>He was the centre of attraction for the major part of his career which involved both rights and wrongs. With a total of 13779 runs in the international ties, he is the second leading run scorer of the nation. Pietersen always spoke his mind which is not a popular norm in English cricket, and that’s why he was sacked after the team’s disastrous 2013 Ashes which brought his career to a full circle. KP was the force behind the nation’s first ICC title in 2010 with 262 runs in the series but he was never given his due of respect.</p>
<h3>5. Yuvraj Singh – India</h3>
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<p></p><figure id="attachment_206563" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-206563" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-206563" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh News" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206563" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The cricketer whose life has been full of comebacks is <strong>Yuvraj Singh</strong>. Throughout his career, the left-hander has entertained the cricketing world with his free-flowing strokes and fighting spirit. He was a challenge loving character and it was proved in the final of 2003 Natwest trophy. He scored a game-changing 69 when the senior pros of the side were back in the hut.</p>
<p>The southpaw’s numbers don’t justify his contributions as he was an invaluable asset for the team. In his entire career, Yuvraj has put the team’s interests ahead of him and the biggest example is the 2011 World Cup. Even when he was going through the pain of life-threatening disease, he won games for his side. Yuvi was the bedrock of India’s two World Cup winning campaigns. The man who pioneered India’s fielding standards was asked to undergo a Yo-Yo test for his farewell match which is really unfair.</p>
<p><strong>6. Shivnarine Chanderpaul – West Indies</strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_190771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-190771" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-190771" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shivnarine-Chanderpaul.jpg" alt="Shivnarine Chanderpaul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-190771" class="wp-caption-text">Shivnarine Chanderpaul. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>The most underrated player in the history of the game has to be the West Indies legend, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shivnarine-chanderpaul-does-the-unbelievable-smashes-210-runs-in-a-t20-team-scores-303/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Shivnarine Chanderpaul</strong></a>. The short-statured cricketer defied all the odds and had a successful sojourn spanning over two decades. With his steely determination, he accumulated runs against the best of the opposition. Chanderpaul was the knight in shining armour when the side was going through a transition.</p>
<p>He always gave his 100% on the field but the cricketing gods never favoured him. In the classical format, Chanderpaul is the player who has scored the maximum amount of runs (5,370 runs which include 9 centuries) when the team ended up on the losing side. The left-hander is the highest run-getter in Tests while batting at the No.6 position. After going through a bad patch where he didn’t score a half-century in 6 innings, the selectors ignored him for future ties without expressing any gratitude for his lifelong efforts.</p>
<h3>7. Wasim Akram – Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_297826" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Wasim-Akram.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-297826" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram. (Photo by David Munden/Popperfoto/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In the ’90s the fast-bowler who used to terrorize the opposition with his pace and swing is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wasim-akrams-wife-is-shocked-to-see-what-her-extremely-busy-husband-is-up-to/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Wasim Akram</strong></a>. He became a national hero when he scalped 3 important wickets in the final of 1992 World Cup which led the team to its maiden title. The left-arm quickie was an influential personality for the young pacers around the world. He has bagged 17 Man of the Match awards in 104 Tests which gives an idea of his impact on the game.</p>
<p>In his 19 year career, he fished out 926 international wickets and has been involved in a number of match-winning spells. The speedster even led the nation in the 1999 World Cup where the side reached the finals. Then in the 2003 World Cup, the team crashed out in the group stages and he was one of the scapegoats. Akram was in good form with 12 wickets in 6 games but the board sacked him and the Sultan of Swing never got the opportunity to wave off in style.</p>
<h3>8. Dwayne Bravo – West Indies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_285389" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/10/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-285389" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg" alt="Dwayne Bravo" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Bravo. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Caribbean star may be a controversial cricketer for his board but he is a true ambassador of the gentlemen’s game. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-west-indies-include-retired-dwayne-bravo-in-their-world-cup-reserves-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dwayne Bravo</strong></a> has helped the sport grow globally. He has won the hearts of millions of people with his all-around skills and dance moves on the field. Fondly known as champion his international record is also quite impressive with 6000 plus runs and 350 wickets across formats.</p>
<p>Nowadays he is an icon player in most of the T20 leagues and also helps the youngsters to develop their trade. Bravo is a total team player and the prime example is his contribution in the consecutive T20 championships. In 2012 edition his batting came to the fore and in 2016 his death bowling skills helped the team in crunch situations. The Calypso King announced his retirement at the end of last year but he was not felicitated for his valuable inputs.</p>
<h3>9. Zaheer Khan – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_177459" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/09/India-v-Pakistan.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-177459" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-v-Pakistan.jpg" alt="India v Pakistan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Zaheer Khan. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>At the start of the 21st century, the Indian bowling attack was bolstered by the addition of genuine fast-bowlers and one of them was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ishant-sharma-reveals-he-played-his-debut-test-wearing-zaheer-khans-spikes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Zaheer Khan</strong></a>. The left-arm pacer always stood up for his skipper and his tally of 44 wickets in 23 World Cup games is the validation of his temperament. Zak used to be a tricky customer for the opposition because of his versatility with the new ball and as well as with the old one.</p>
<p>Khan was a thinking cricketer as he was the first pacer to use the knuckleball in the international circuit. Apart from his bowling skills, his street smartness helped him lead the bowling unit in the later part of his career. In a country which is ruled by tweakers, Zak has held his own with 600 international wickets. When the team visited the New Zealand shores in 2014 he took 9 wickets in 2 games which included a fifer. It turned to be his final innings and he was robbed of a fitting goodbye in his amazing journey.</p>
<h3>10. Waqar Younis – Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228762" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228762" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228762" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Waqar-Younis-pAKISTAN.jpg" alt="Waqar Younis" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228762" class="wp-caption-text">Pakistan’s Waqar Younis. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>The cricketing fraternity will remember 1989 for the emergence of Sachin Tendulkar but it also saw the Pakistan legend, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wasim-akram-recalls-the-times-when-he-and-waqar-younis-sledged-young-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Waqar Younis</strong></a> burst onto the scene. The speedster was a rampant force in the ’90s and his combination with Wasim Akram was a lethal one. Waqar was also known as Burewala Express because of his ability to generate pace on dead pitches.</p>
<p>His reverse swing spells and pinpoint yorkers are still part of cricket folklore and it holds an important place in the history of the game. While donning the Pakistan cap he bagged close to 800 wickets and still has the second-best strike rate for a test bowler who has taken more than 350 wickets. He led the nation in the 2003 World Cup which was a disastrous campaign for the Asian side. Waqar who took 7 wickets in 6 games was immediately sacked after the tournament which ended his illustrious career on a sour note.</p>
<p>These legends deserved a proper swansong as they brought glory days to the nation when they were at their peak of power.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</p>
<p>It is the dream of every cricketer to have a fairytale career. The first chapter begins with a memorable debut which helps them announce their arrival in the international circuit. Then in the second part, they become the heroes of their side whose offerings help the team win championships.</p>
<p>The third chapter of the tale describes their personal milestones and their contributions to the game. At last the final section is meant for the celebration of their achievements in front of their home crowd and family members. Unfortunately, sometimes the final pages of the book are ripped off which takes away some of the sheens of a beautiful story.</p>
<h3>Here is the list of legendary cricketers who retired without a farewell</h3>
<h3>1. Sunil Gavaskar – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_222645" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/02/Sunil-Gavaskar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-222645" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Gavaskar.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Sunil Gavaskar" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Gavaskar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The list begins with one of the legends of the cricketing world, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rules-are-meant-to-be-followed-says-sunil-gavaskar-on-ms-dhonis-gloves-controversy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sunil Gavaskar</strong></a> who laid the foundation of Indian school of batsmanship. The Mumbaikar was the epitome of perfection when it comes to batting as he stood tall against the ferocious fast bowlers of ’70s. With his grit and audacity, Gavaskar became of the pillar of Indian cricket. Though many of his records are broken his heroics are still intact.</p>
<p>The right-hander was the first batsman to score more than 10000 runs in Test cricket and most of the time he led the nation to memorable victories. Gavaskar was never treated fairly by the board and fans and in a Kolkata test he was booed and stones were pelted at him. The little master is one of the players who stroked centuries in his final test and ODI sojourn. Unfortunately, he was dropped after the 1987 World Cup and it was not all sunny for him at the end of his career.</p>
<h3>2. Herschelle Gibbs – South Africa</h3>
<figure id="attachment_229972" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Herschelle-Gibbs.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-229972" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Herschelle-Gibbs.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Herschelle Gibbs" width="640" height="343"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Herschelle Gibbs of South Africa. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>There is no denying that <strong>Herschelle Gibbs</strong> was the bad boy of South African cricket but he was equally good with his batting prowess. He was a central figure whenever the team won an important series in the last decade. His fearless attitude helped the team pull off miracles like the one he did at Wanderers when the side was chasing a mountain of 436 in a series decider. He caressed his way to 175 off 111 balls and the rest is history.</p>
<p>Even on the field Gibbs provided some exhilarating moments with his athleticism and filled the void of Jhonty Rhodes. He was a player who thrived under pressure and his tally of 1067 runs in World Cup games is a testimony to the fact. In the later stages of his career, he was not given a permanent batting position which affected his consistency and slowly he became a spare wheel of the side. Gibbs was not even considered for the 2011 World Cup which might have been his final hurrah.</p>
<h3>3. Virender Sehwag – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_261852" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/06/Virender-Sehwag.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-261852" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virender-Sehwag.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Virender Sehwag" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Virender Sehwag. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The opening batsman who changed the dynamics of test match batting by thrashing the ball to all parts of the ground is none other than <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virender-sehwag-comes-up-with-an-interesting-solution-for-ms-dhonis-gloves-fiasco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Virender Sehwag</strong></a>. He was a true Nawab who treated the bowlers like his court jesters and it was clearly visible during his knock of 309 against Pakistan in their den. On his day Sehwag was a match-winner who can break records at his will.</p>
<p>One of the reasons for Sehwag’s success was his immense self-belief in his art and that propelled him to great feats in his international journey. His carefree nature invariably helped the team in difficult situations. The right-hander was an integral part of the side when the team won the 2011 title and became No.1 in test rankings but age caught up with him. In 2012 a couple of poor outings saw him out of the team, but a player who stroked 38 international tons deserved a second chance but it wasn’t to be.</p>
<h3>4. Kevin Pietersen – England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_262908" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/06/Kevin-Pietersen-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-262908" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kevin-Pietersen-1.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Kevin Pietersen" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Kevin Pietersen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 2005 Ashes series saw the urn return to the English soil after 16 long years. It also witnessed the rise of modern-day superstar of English cricket, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-kevin-pietersen-tweets-the-replacement-for-shikhar-dhawan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Kevin Pietersen</strong></a> who piled 473 runs in his debut series against the likes of Glenn Mcgrath and Shane Warne. The South African born cricketer was a batsman of high calibre and delivered whenever the Three Lions needed him.</p>
<p>He was the centre of attraction for the major part of his career which involved both rights and wrongs. With a total of 13779 runs in the international ties, he is the second leading run scorer of the nation. Pietersen always spoke his mind which is not a popular norm in English cricket, and that’s why he was sacked after the team’s disastrous 2013 Ashes which brought his career to a full circle. KP was the force behind the nation’s first ICC title in 2010 with 262 runs in the series but he was never given his due of respect.</p>
<h3>5. Yuvraj Singh – India</h3>
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<p><figure id="attachment_206563" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-206563" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-206563" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh News" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206563" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
</p><p>The cricketer whose life has been full of comebacks is <strong>Yuvraj Singh</strong>. Throughout his career, the left-hander has entertained the cricketing world with his free-flowing strokes and fighting spirit. He was a challenge loving character and it was proved in the final of 2003 Natwest trophy. He scored a game-changing 69 when the senior pros of the side were back in the hut.</p>
<p>The southpaw’s numbers don’t justify his contributions as he was an invaluable asset for the team. In his entire career, Yuvraj has put the team’s interests ahead of him and the biggest example is the 2011 World Cup. Even when he was going through the pain of life-threatening disease, he won games for his side. Yuvi was the bedrock of India’s two World Cup winning campaigns. The man who pioneered India’s fielding standards was asked to undergo a Yo-Yo test for his farewell match which is really unfair.</p>
<p><strong>6. Shivnarine Chanderpaul – West Indies</strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_190771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-190771" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-190771" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shivnarine-Chanderpaul.jpg" alt="Shivnarine Chanderpaul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-190771" class="wp-caption-text">Shivnarine Chanderpaul. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>The most underrated player in the history of the game has to be the West Indies legend, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shivnarine-chanderpaul-does-the-unbelievable-smashes-210-runs-in-a-t20-team-scores-303/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Shivnarine Chanderpaul</strong></a>. The short-statured cricketer defied all the odds and had a successful sojourn spanning over two decades. With his steely determination, he accumulated runs against the best of the opposition. Chanderpaul was the knight in shining armour when the side was going through a transition.</p>
<p>He always gave his 100% on the field but the cricketing gods never favoured him. In the classical format, Chanderpaul is the player who has scored the maximum amount of runs (5,370 runs which include 9 centuries) when the team ended up on the losing side. The left-hander is the highest run-getter in Tests while batting at the No.6 position. After going through a bad patch where he didn’t score a half-century in 6 innings, the selectors ignored him for future ties without expressing any gratitude for his lifelong efforts.</p>
<h3>7. Wasim Akram – Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_297826" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Wasim-Akram.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-297826" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Wasim Akram" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram. (Photo by David Munden/Popperfoto/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In the ’90s the fast-bowler who used to terrorize the opposition with his pace and swing is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wasim-akrams-wife-is-shocked-to-see-what-her-extremely-busy-husband-is-up-to/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Wasim Akram</strong></a>. He became a national hero when he scalped 3 important wickets in the final of 1992 World Cup which led the team to its maiden title. The left-arm quickie was an influential personality for the young pacers around the world. He has bagged 17 Man of the Match awards in 104 Tests which gives an idea of his impact on the game.</p>
<p>In his 19 year career, he fished out 926 international wickets and has been involved in a number of match-winning spells. The speedster even led the nation in the 1999 World Cup where the side reached the finals. Then in the 2003 World Cup, the team crashed out in the group stages and he was one of the scapegoats. Akram was in good form with 12 wickets in 6 games but the board sacked him and the Sultan of Swing never got the opportunity to wave off in style.</p>
<h3>8. Dwayne Bravo – West Indies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_285389" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/10/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-285389" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="Dwayne Bravo" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Bravo. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Caribbean star may be a controversial cricketer for his board but he is a true ambassador of the gentlemen’s game. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-west-indies-include-retired-dwayne-bravo-in-their-world-cup-reserves-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dwayne Bravo</strong></a> has helped the sport grow globally. He has won the hearts of millions of people with his all-around skills and dance moves on the field. Fondly known as champion his international record is also quite impressive with 6000 plus runs and 350 wickets across formats.</p>
<p>Nowadays he is an icon player in most of the T20 leagues and also helps the youngsters to develop their trade. Bravo is a total team player and the prime example is his contribution in the consecutive T20 championships. In 2012 edition his batting came to the fore and in 2016 his death bowling skills helped the team in crunch situations. The Calypso King announced his retirement at the end of last year but he was not felicitated for his valuable inputs.</p>
<h3>9. Zaheer Khan – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_177459" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/09/India-v-Pakistan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-177459" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-v-Pakistan.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" alt="India v Pakistan" width="640" height="400"></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Zaheer Khan. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>At the start of the 21st century, the Indian bowling attack was bolstered by the addition of genuine fast-bowlers and one of them was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ishant-sharma-reveals-he-played-his-debut-test-wearing-zaheer-khans-spikes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Zaheer Khan</strong></a>. The left-arm pacer always stood up for his skipper and his tally of 44 wickets in 23 World Cup games is the validation of his temperament. Zak used to be a tricky customer for the opposition because of his versatility with the new ball and as well as with the old one.</p>
<p>Khan was a thinking cricketer as he was the first pacer to use the knuckleball in the international circuit. Apart from his bowling skills, his street smartness helped him lead the bowling unit in the later part of his career. In a country which is ruled by tweakers, Zak has held his own with 600 international wickets. When the team visited the New Zealand shores in 2014 he took 9 wickets in 2 games which included a fifer. It turned to be his final innings and he was robbed of a fitting goodbye in his amazing journey.</p>
<h3>10. Waqar Younis – Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228762" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228762" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228762" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Waqar-Younis-pAKISTAN.jpg" alt="Waqar Younis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228762" class="wp-caption-text">Pakistan&#8217;s Waqar Younis. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>The cricketing fraternity will remember 1989 for the emergence of Sachin Tendulkar but it also saw the Pakistan legend, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wasim-akram-recalls-the-times-when-he-and-waqar-younis-sledged-young-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Waqar Younis</strong></a> burst onto the scene. The speedster was a rampant force in the ’90s and his combination with Wasim Akram was a lethal one. Waqar was also known as Burewala Express because of his ability to generate pace on dead pitches.</p>
<p>His reverse swing spells and pinpoint yorkers are still part of cricket folklore and it holds an important place in the history of the game. While donning the Pakistan cap he bagged close to 800 wickets and still has the second-best strike rate for a test bowler who has taken more than 350 wickets. He led the nation in the 2003 World Cup which was a disastrous campaign for the Asian side. Waqar who took 7 wickets in 6 games was immediately sacked after the tournament which ended his illustrious career on a sour note.</p>
<p>These legends deserved a proper swansong as they brought glory days to the nation when they were at their peak of power.</p>
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The final pages for some of the cricketers are ripped off due to the various reasons and which took away the sheens of beautiful stories.

10 legends who retired without a farewell

From India's great all rounder Yuvraj Singh to Enlgand legend Kevin Pietersen. Here are the 10 legends who retired without a farewell,