Bhubaneswar, Nov 15: Odisha’s right-arm medium bowler Suryakant Pradhan on Friday announced his retirement from all formats of cricket with immediate effect.
Pradhan has had an illustrious career, representing the Odisha team for many years across all age-group categories — from Under-16 to the Senior Men’s team. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to Odisha cricket with his consistent performances and dedication to the game.
He has taken 197 wickets in 62 First-Class matches with best bowling figures of 7 for 40, and 46 wickets in 35 List A matches with a best of 7 for 39. In the T20 format, he has featured in 52 matches, claiming 47 wickets with notable spells throughout his career. He made his First-Class debut against Karnataka on November 28, 2013, and played his last First-Class match against Maharashtra on November 13, 2024.
The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) extends its heartfelt gratitude to Suryakant Pradhan for his invaluable contributions to Odisha cricket. On this occasion, Pankaj Lochan Mohanty (President, OCA), Sanjay Behera (Secretary, OCA), along with all office-bearers and members of OCA, have congratulated him on his outstanding career and wished him the very best in his future endeavours.
