Karn Sharma retires from India and domestic cricket at 38
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:34 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Karn Sharma, the 38-year-old allrounder, has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. He played four times for India and is notable for winning IPL championships with three different teams. Sharma’s unique achievement makes him the only cricketer to accomplish this feat. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter in his career, having contributed to various teams in the Indian Premier League and representing his country on an international level.
- •Karn Sharma retires at the age of 38.
- •He played four international matches for India.
- •Sharma won IPL titles with three different teams.
- •His retirement signifies the end of a notable career.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — 'There is no point in playing anymore': Karn Sharma, winner of 4 IPL titles, retires from all forms of cricket
- 6:34 AMESPNcricinfo — Karn Sharma, 38, calls time on India and domestic career
"Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all forms of cricket at 38 after a career spanning more than two decades. He played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India, along with 97 First-Class matches and over 90 IPL games. A four-time IPL champion, Sharma said he is proud of his journey and hopes to give back to cricket.
"The 38-year-old allrounder played four internationals for India, and retires as the only cricketer to have won a hat-trick of IPL teams with three different teams
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:16 PM'There is no point in playing anymore': Karn Sharma, winner of 4 IPL titles, retires from all forms of cricket
Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all forms of cricket at 38 after a career spanning more than two decades. He played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India, along with 97 First-Class matches and over 90 IPL games. A four-time IPL champion, Sharma said he is proud of his journey and hopes to give back to cricket.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 23, 2026, 6:34 AMKarn Sharma, 38, calls time on India and domestic career
The 38-year-old allrounder played four internationals for India, and retires as the only cricketer to have won a hat-trick of IPL teams with three different teams
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