With a hectic schedule, cricketers tend to avoid playing all three formats. Adding to that, with so many T20 leagues playing across the world, it becomes hard for a player to take part in all three formats of the game. That is why players are focusing more on playing white-ball cricket.
As a result, many cricketers are choosing to play ODIs and T20Is over Test format. There are many cricketers who are playing white-ball cricket and are retired from test cricket. In this article, we will talk about three players who have retired from Test cricket but will play in the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India.
3. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga stunned everyone when he announced a shocking retirement from the longest format on Tuesday (August 15). He is just 26 years old and has played four tests in his career so far. But he said that he is looking to focus more on white-ball cricket. Hasaranga plays in various T20 leagues around the world and will be an important part of the Sri Lankan team that will play the ODI World Cup in India. Notably, Hasaranga was the highest wicket-taker in the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.
2. Moeen Ali (England)
Veteran English all-rounder Moeen Ali is another cricketer who retired from Test cricket in September 2021. Though he came out of retirement to play for England in the recently concluded Ashes 2023. But after the series, he confirmed that he had hung his boots from the longest format once again. On the other hand, he is an important part of England’s white-ball format and was a member of the team that won the 2019 World Cup. Moeen will be seen in India at the upcoming World Cup event.
1. Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
Veteran South African star Quinton de Kock is another player who has quit Test cricket. He announced his retirement in December 2021. De Kock played 54 tests between 2014 and 2021 and scored 3300 runs at 38.82, with six centuries and 22 half-centuries. He has been playing white-ball cricket since then. He will also be seen in the coming ODI World Cup in India.
