CSK batsman Ambati Rayudu announces IPL retirement, confirms final against GT to be his last game

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) middle order batsman Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.

Rayudu confirmed that the IPL final of the 2023 edition against Gujarat Titans (GT) will be his last match in the tournament. 

The explosive batter was part of the CSK team since 2018. He has won two titles with the franchise. He had begun his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2010.

“2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies. hopefully 6th tonight. It’s been quite a journey.I have decided that tonight’s final is going to be my last game in the Ipl. i truly hav enjoyed playing this great tournament. Thank u all. No u turn,” Rayudu tweeted.

2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies.hopefully 6th tonight. It’s been quite a journey.I have decided that tonight’s final is going to be my last game in the Ipl.i truly hav enjoyed playing this great tournament.Thank u all. No u turn 😂🙏

— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) May 28, 2023

Rayudu lifted the title with MI in 2023. He went on to win two more titles in 2015 and 2017 before moving to CSK the next year. Rayudu developed his reputation as a power-hitter during his tenure with CSK. He scored at an impressive strike rate of 149.75 in his debut season with the CSK when the side lifted the title in 2018. It turned out to be the best season for Rayudu as he scored 602 runs in 16 matches for the side.