The 2023 year was a pretty happening year in the game of cricket. It had some big events taking place during the time, while Australia won the two major ICC tournaments, beating India on both occasions. Some memorable matches took place, while some unexpected defeats were also recorded during the year.

There were a number of exciting players that made their debuts for their respective nations and showed the world their capabilities, while there were some veterans that also hung their boots from the game. Here we will talk about the players that played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 for their country and then retired.

4. Naveen-ul-Haq

Afganistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq also announced before the start of the ODI World Cup that he would retire from 50-over cricket after the tournament. He played 8 matches for his team and took 8 wickets. Naveen bowled some brilliant spells and helped his team get success in the tournament. He will continue playing T20Is.

3. David Willey

Veteran English pacer David Willey announced his international retirement during the ICC World Cup 2023. He made his decision after he was not included in the central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Willey was the second-highest wicket-taker for England in the World Cup. He took 11 wickets in just 6 games at an economy rate of 5.07.

2. Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock was one of the biggest names to retire from ODIs after the World Cup 2023. He announced it ahead of the tournament. He was exceptional and ended up being the third-highest run scorer. De Kock scored 594 runs at 59.4 and a strike rate of 107.02 with four centuries. He will be continuing to play T20Is.

1. David Warner

Australia won the World Cup 2023, and David Warner was their highest run scorer. He made 535 runs at an average of 48.93 and a strike rate of 108.29 with two hundreds and two half-centuries. On January 1, 2024, Warner announced that he would be retiring from tests and ODIs. He will be seen playing T20Is for Australia.