Retired pacer Abhimanyu Mithun says 'representing India my biggest achievement'

Abhimanyu Mithun made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2010. In four Tests, last of which came in 2011 against West Indies in Barbados, Mithun picked nine wickets with best figures of 4/105.

Bengaluru: Indian pacer Abhimanyu Mithun has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 31. In a statement posted on Instagram, the 31-year-old wrote: "pursue other revenues in my career." Though he mentioned retirement from first class cricket, it is believed that he is retiring from all formats in Indian cricket.

"After serious thought and contemplation, I, Abhimanyu Mithun, have decided to retire from first class cricket in order to pursue other avenues in my career. In this regard I would like to state as follows: I have represented my country at the highest level and will always be my biggest achievement. The joy and pride from it will be something I will cherish forever," said Mithun on Thursday. 

Mithun made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2010. In four Tests, last of which came in 2011 against West Indies in Barbados, Mithun picked nine wickets with best figures of 4/105. The tall right-arm pacer made his ODI debut against South Africa in 2010. In five ODIs, last of which came against West Indies in Chennai 2011, Mithun picked three wickets.