Munaf Patel

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Former Indian fast bowler Munaf Patel announces retirement from…

2011 World Cup winner and a senior Indian fast bowler Munaf Patel has called time on his cricketing career in all format. The 35-year old last appeared in the national uniform seven years ago and was a part of Gujarat Lions in IPL 2017. Munaf Patel cited lack of motivation as the primary reason for finishing his 15-year long career. The right-arm medium pace bowler first came into the limelight with his runaway pace at the MRF Pace Foundation at Chennai. Munaf was subsequently picked for Mumbai and Maharashtra first-class team and his spell of 7/97 on his first-class debut against England A hastened his national selection. In 2006, Munaf Patel made his Test debut against England and was soon drafted in India’s limited-overs team as well. He was a part of India’s 2007 and 2011 World Cup campaigns. He also represented many IPL franchises over the years, such as Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai