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Retirement Waves Hit Cricket and Kabaddi: Maxwell, Klaasen, and Narwal Bid Farewell

In a surprising turn of events, cricket legends Glenn Maxwell and Heinrich Klaasen have announced their retirements, alongside Kabaddi star Pardeep Narwal. Maxwell steps away from ODIs, while Klaasen retires from all formats. Narwal's retirement follows his unsold status in the recent Pro Kabaddi League auction, raising eyebrows among fans. This article explores the implications of these retirements on their respective sports and the reactions from fans and analysts alike.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jun 2, 2025, 21:15 IST
Retirement Waves Hit Cricket and Kabaddi: Maxwell, Klaasen, and Narwal Bid Farewell

A Trend of Retirements in Sports

The trend of athletes announcing their retirements has gained momentum recently. On June 2, two notable figures in international cricket, Glenn Maxwell from Australia and South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, declared their exits from the sport. Maxwell has stepped away from One Day Internationals, while Klaasen has chosen to retire from all formats of cricket. In a related development, Kabaddi star Pardeep Narwal has also announced his retirement from the Pro Kabaddi League. Fans speculate that his decision may be linked to not being picked during this year's auction.


Pardeep Narwal's Auction Surprise

This year, Pardeep Narwal, a leading figure in Kabaddi, went unsold during the auction, which surprised many. He holds the record for the highest number of raid points in the league's history. Last season, he played for Bengaluru but failed to secure a team this time around. Narwal has completed an impressive 1361 raids out of 3135 attempts, achieving a success rate of 57.44%. His skills in both raiding and defending have made him a standout player in the league.


Farewell Messages from Fans


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