Irfan Pathan leads the tribute as Priyank Panchal announces his retirement from top-notch cricket
After nearly 20 years of famous journey, Gujarat’s trusted first class batter Priyank Panchal He has announced his retirement from top-class cricket. Known for his resilience and unwavering consistency, the 35-year-old made an announcement through heartfelt posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, putting an end to his career that left an indelible mark in the Indian domestic cricket landscape.
Priyank Panchal calls time after an amazing first-class career
A key figure in the victory of the Gujarat Ranji Trophy and longtime servant of the domestic game, Panchal will retire as the state’s second-highest rancolar in red ball cricket. His last first class came in the 2024-25 Langi Trophy season. There he won the second century, including a memorable 148 in the semi-final against Kerala.
His career statistics tell the amount of his contribution:
- Match:127
- execution: 8856
- For centuries:23 (Gujarat players most)
In addition to his red-ball heroic, Panchal appeared in 97 List A Games and 59 T20 matches, proving his versatility across the format.
In his retirement message, Panchal expressed his deep gratitude to his teammates, fans and mentors. He wrote: “It’s an emotional moment. It’s a rich moment. And it’s a moment that fills me with so much gratitude.”
Panchal added a message to his fans. Many of him wanted him to meet him in Indian colours. He said: “Many people want to meet me in Indian colours. It’s this unshakable motivation that has continued my journey so far. But the book isn’t wrapped… I promise that the next chapter will always be better.”
Over and out. Now on a greener meadow. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/5umizvprql
-PriyankPanchal (@pkpanchal09) May 26, 2025
Irfan Pathan, Abhinin Mukund and others praise Panchal careers
The cricket community responded with praise and wealthy. Former Indian All-around Irfan Patan Praise, said: “Well done. Good luck for the next chapter in your life.”
Well done. Good luck for the next chapter in your life.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) May 26, 2025
Former opener Abhinav Mukund Added: “Congratulations, Priyank, you can be proud of your achievements. Good luck for two innings!”
Congratulations to Priyank, you can be proud of your achievements. Good luck in two innings!
-Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) May 27, 2025
Here’s how others responded:
Good luck with Priyank in the second innings. I wish I could play in India
-VikrantGupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 26, 2025
Sad, you will not represent India with near 9k FC run https://t.co/uvlmdqixlj
– Bill (@cricfreakbk) May 26, 2025
Happy retired brothers
Everything is the best for your future-𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@shebas_10dul) May 26, 2025
He couldn’t do that, but another person worthy of it. It’s a mystery why Priyanks never got a chance in an era when batsmen on our team averaged 45. https://t.co/boemfnqsp1
– abhishek (@abhishekr2502) May 27, 2025
Congratulations on your rich career. God Speed.
-Rahul Treatment (@Kawahul9) May 26, 2025
Don’t forget that Priyank Panchal was a lot of Indian captains. Don’t forget to play every match leading up to the Test series. However, in countries where the T20 League is the standard for test selection, it cannot be done other than being a domestic legend. Congratulations on your amazing career… https://t.co/rzvciqnk2m
– Nithesh Arvind (@Reallynithesh) May 26, 2025
Congratulations to Priyank, an amazing domestic career.
You really wanted to wear an Indian hat at least once and you really came near and were selected by Team India’s multiple test teams.
But nonetheless, in first class, running almost 10k is not a normal feat. all the best.
– Shame Alana (@hitmancricket) May 26, 2025
I hope it goes well and turns out that what I want is really a green meadow https://t.co/cjwukvj9cd
-Srikant (@srikantns) May 27, 2025
Dear Priyank, you were carrying many people’s dreams with grace, grit, consistency. Your journey from the streets of Ahmedabad to the pinnacle of domestic cricket in India is nothing but exciting. I hope the next chapter is the best. Happy retirement. 😇😇
-YashPratap (@yash_pst) May 26, 2025
Gujarat, a stubborn domestic cricket, will miss skippers @pkpanchal09 #GCA #ranji 🥹♥♥ https://t.co/sq0ftifd4d
-Hyhonanphetamine (@mayanksodani) May 27, 2025
I’m getting lucky with my happy retirement friends.
– Ratonish (@loyalsachinfan) May 26, 2025
Certified legend for us.
I hope to represent India in other universes.
Baaki ranji ma toh amara mate bau karyu tame saheb. Thank you for your education https://t.co/vfpaje1erc– Observer (@133x161merchant) May 26, 2025
Congratulations on your amazing career.
-NikhilNaz (@nikhilnaz) May 26, 2025
I always believed this guy had been playing number 3 in the Test since 2018. I’m not happy with ICT tests https://t.co/rptmrsvqeq
– saiić🤨 (@imsai49) May 26, 2025
Congratulations on an incredible career. Please do your best in the future. 😇
-Bhawana (@cricbhawana) May 26, 2025
Well done. I’m proud of your achievements👍 https://t.co/dbtcwpfejk
-Shankar Khasnis🇳 (@khanapur) May 26, 2025
You definitely deserved to debut for India. However, the Indian government employee players did not let that happen. 😭
– Archer (@poserarcher) May 26, 2025
Happy retirement champion. Consistent performers at the national level. I wish you had enough chances to represent India, but I wish you all the success, I hope you continue your journey from your feed 🙌 https://t.co/iahydrckjx3
-mahesh©€ (@mahesh23v_muff) May 26, 2025
Congratulations, you have had a wonderful trip to Gujarat across the country. ❤❤️
– says Ahmed (@ahmedgt_) May 26, 2025
It feels so bad to see talented domestic players announce their retirement without playing for any form of national team. https://t.co/qsbdexuonn
– Right arm (@RightARMOVER_) May 26, 2025
I was hoping to follow you regularly and represent India one day.
Happy retirement 💐– Inside Out (@insidde_out) May 26, 2025
Thank you for everything you did for Gujarat https://t.co/y9dqojynhb
– Pankilsheth (@pankilsheth19) May 26, 2025
Congratulations on Gujarat’s amazing career.
– Spandan Roy (@Talksports45) May 26, 2025
Here, the BCCI successfully ruined the career of one hardworking, genuine, promising cricketer. https://t.co/dvkd5hblgl
-vishal (@beingvishal2712) May 26, 2025
Congratulations on your career, Priyank. I pray for the next inning.
– saurabh malhotra (@malhotrasaurabh) May 26, 2025
I’ve seen you play in first class cricket, you’re a very talented batsman. Your record in domestic cricket speaks for itself. Let’s go well. Have fun and enjoy two innings. @pkpanchal09 https://t.co/azj9ulmvzx
– naseem akram (@naseemakram100) May 26, 2025
Happy Retirement Buddy 👍
-Click Rover (@kumarmas_11) May 26, 2025
Go to the champion well https://t.co/dvlephtaut
-vijayprakashupadhyay (@vijayprakash8) May 26, 2025
Congratulations on a great career
-Rajesh Khilare (@cricrajeshpk) May 26, 2025
One of the most gritt and consistent openers in domestic cricket, Priyank Panchal has announced his retirement. It’s a shame that despite being very close, he has not had the opportunity to wear an Indian test cap.
True domestic legends fall.
Happy retirement! https://t.co/yno2spn6eq– srinath roychowdhury (@srinathroychow1) May 26, 2025
Happy Retirement Brothers’ Best Domestic Opening One Good Luck for the Future
-popa🇮🇳 (@magnesiumkohli) May 26, 2025
What a great career. https://t.co/gllvxqt8o8
-Rachit Modi (@rachitmodi17) May 26, 2025
There’s a great second inning!
– Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) May 26, 2025
A true legend in the domestic scene. https://t.co/kky8hehpc
-sudhir sb (@realmadrid_ssb) May 26, 2025
Join CSK Bro
-ChittagongKumar (@chittagong2019) May 26, 2025
@bcci Start incentivizing players who choose Test Cricket in other formats. https://t.co/z7fybsfe2l
-ChandanDasthakur (@chandandasthak3) May 26, 2025