KS Bharat retires from international cricket after seven Tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket on June 4, 2026, following seven Test matches for India. He expressed gratitude to his family, teammates, and coaches in an emotional message commemorating his journey. Bharat cited playing for India as the greatest honor of his life despite facing challenges in securing a consistent place in the team. His final Test appearance was against England in February 2024. Throughout his career, Bharat scored 221 runs and made 18 catches, alongside one stumping.
- •KS Bharat played seven Tests for India since debuting in 2023.
- •He thanked Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid in his announcement.
- •Bharat's last Test match was against England in February 2024.
- •He scored a total of 221 runs in his international career.
- •Bharat emphasized the support from his family throughout his journey.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'In a family of four, we all lived the same dream': KS Bharat announces retirement from international cricket
"KS Bharat has retired from international cricket after playing seven Tests for India. The wicketkeeper-batter described representing the country as the greatest honour of his life and thanked his family, teammates, coaches and cricket administrators for their support. Bharat also expressed gratitude to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid for their role in helping him achieve his dream of playing Test cricket for India.
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