Vadodara: For one and a half decades ago, he was mentioned to play for India and continued the legacy of Cricketers Baroda Kiran and Nayan Mongia who kept the goal for the national team.
But with a dream that was not fulfilled, goalkeeper Batsman Pinal Shah had decided to retire from all forms of cricket.
Shah will officially approach the Cricket Baroda Association (BCA) this week and announce his retirement.
“Yes, I have decided to retire from all the forms of cricket and will make an announcement in a few days.
It was a fantastic experience playing for Baroda and take a different role.
I faced some difficult times but the association always supported me and a team-mate I also always support, “Shah 33 said who began his first class cricket career in 2005-06 as a goalkeeper’s batsman.
“I want to continue his more legacy and Mongia who keep the goal for the Indian team and make our city proud.
Every passionate Cricketer always aims to play for the country so that regrets that I can not play for India will remain.
But I am satisfied with my appearance On Cricket first grade, “Shah Toi said.
He is expected to take a key role in BCA after his retirement.
Shah, who is a member of the U-19 World Cup troops, played 93 first-class matches in his 16-year-old career and scored 3,409 runs including a double century.
He took 278 catches behind the goal and executed 38 stumping.
Shah has also played 54 T20 matches and scored 471 Run.
Impressed with his appearance, the Mumbai Indian team picked him up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.
After starting his cricket career with Hind Vijay Gymkhana, Shah continued to Captain Baroda in many matches and played important beats in the middle.
“The association has given me so much so that I want to make a meaningful contribution to Baroda Cricket,” he added.