Former India Off-spinner Ramesh Powar Retires from Competitive Cricket
Ramesh Powar, who played 31 ODIs for India, has retired from competitive cricket. He was a vital member of the Mumbai Ranji team for 15 years.
Former India offspinner Ramesh Powar retired from competitive cricket, bringing down curtains on his distinguished 15-year old domestic career. (Ramesh Powar Leaves Mumbai for Rajasthan)
The 37-year-old Powar had briefly donned national colours in the early and middle part of last decade, playing two Tests and 31 ODIs.
Powar took six wickets in two Tests -- both against Bangladesh while he was relatively better in shorter format with his fast off breaks yielding 34 scalps.
But he was a stalwart for Mumbai as his 442 first class wickets are a testimony.
He formed a potent spin attack with Sairaj Bahutule during those years when Mumbai won multiple Ranji Trophies. Poor fitness and weight problems were impediments towards finding a permanent slot in the team.
Also, his best years coincided with presence of Harbhajan Singh. Powar during the end of his career played for Rajasthan and Gujarat as a professional.
"I have tried to be an honest servant of the game that I love most. I would like to be associated with the game in any capacity," Powar, who will be playing in Masters Champions League, said