Vinod Kambli announces retirement by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

VG Kambli

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DateLine: 17th August 2009

 

Former Indian left-handed batsman Vinod Kambli on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket but said he was still available to play domestic cricket.

 

He made the announcement at the inauguration of his sports academy - Khel Bharati.

 

Indian opener Virender Sehwag inaugurated the academy. Ramakant Acharekar, who coached Kambli as well as his school-mate Sachin Tendulkar, was also present.

 

Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, played his last match for India in October 2000 at Sharjah, against Sri Lanka. He made 1084 runs in Tests, which includes four centuries while in One-dayers he made 2477 runs.