Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals’ Star Bowler Mohit Sharma Announces Retirement
Delhi Capitals Star bowler Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending a 14-year of cricket career. He develops his career from Haryana’s domestic cricket to becoming a top IPL death-over bowler and a member of India’s 2015 World Cup team. On December 3, 2025, he thanked his association, mentors, teammates, and fans, saying his career was “nothing short of a blessing” in an Instagram post.
Mohit Sharma – International Stats (India)
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Avg | Econ | Strike Rate |
| ODIs | 26 | 31 | 4/22 vs BAN | 32.90 | 5.45 | 36.16 |
| T20Is | 8 | 6 | 2/28 vs ZIM | 30.83 | 8.04 | 23.00 |
| World Cup | 8 | 13 | 3/48 vs ZIM | 24.15 | 4.98 | 29.07 |
Mohit Sharma’s IPL franchises timeline:
| Phase | Franchise(s) | Notes |
| 2013–2015 | Chennai Super Kings | Breakthrough years; won Purple Cap in 2014 |
| 2016–2018 | Punjab Kings (KXIP) | Regular seamer in middle and death overs |
| 2019 | Chennai Super Kings | Short second stint, released before 2020 |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | Experienced back-up seamer |
| 2022 (net), 2023–2024 | Gujarat Titans | Net bowler in 2022, 27-wicket comeback in 2023, played 2024 |
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | Final IPL season before retirement |
A Grateful Farewell:
In his retirement message, Mohit Sharma thanked the Haryana Cricket Association, his mentors, his wife, his teammates and his fans for always supporting him. He also hinted that he may stay involved in cricket, might be as a coach or mentor.
Mohit’s journey from a strong domestic player to a World Cup performer and IPL star, is a story of hard work and determination. His retirement ends a memorable chapter, but his legacy as a Gujarat Titans hero and death-over specialist will continue to inspire young cricketers.
