<p>Former India and Gujarat wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel on Thursday joined Indian Premier League defending champions Mumbai Indians as a talent scout.</p>.<p>Parthiv, who featured in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20s for India, had announced his retirement on Wednesday, drawing curtains on a career spanning 18 years.</p>.<p>"Parthiv brings a vast domestic and international cricketing experience spanning over two decades, along with an understanding of the fast-paced IPL competition," MI said in a statement.</p>.<p>MI owner Akash Ambani said that he was delighted to have Parthiv joining the franchise.</p>.<p>"We had the opportunity to pick his cricketing brain during his playing days at Mumbai Indians. I am very confident of his contribution to further enhance our scouting system with the depth of cricketing knowledge he possesses.</p>.<p>"Parthiv understands our ideology, the DNA of Mumbai Indians and what we are trying to create at MI," said Ambani.</p>.<p>The 35-old former wicketkeeper, for his part, said that he was thankful for the opportunity that was presented to him.</p>.<p>"I had enjoyed my cricket playing for the Mumbai Indians, those momentous three years with the champion sides remain etched in my memory. It's time now to turn a new chapter in my life. I am excited, confident and thankful to the Mumbai Indians management for the opportunity presented to me," said Parthiv.</p>.<p>Parthiv, a former Mumbai Indians player, was part of the IPL winning sides in 2015 and 2017. He will now work closely with the coaching staff and the group of scouts.</p>
<p>Former India and Gujarat wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel on Thursday joined Indian Premier League defending champions Mumbai Indians as a talent scout.</p>.<p>Parthiv, who featured in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20s for India, had announced his retirement on Wednesday, drawing curtains on a career spanning 18 years.</p>.<p>"Parthiv brings a vast domestic and international cricketing experience spanning over two decades, along with an understanding of the fast-paced IPL competition," MI said in a statement.</p>.<p>MI owner Akash Ambani said that he was delighted to have Parthiv joining the franchise.</p>.<p>"We had the opportunity to pick his cricketing brain during his playing days at Mumbai Indians. I am very confident of his contribution to further enhance our scouting system with the depth of cricketing knowledge he possesses.</p>.<p>"Parthiv understands our ideology, the DNA of Mumbai Indians and what we are trying to create at MI," said Ambani.</p>.<p>The 35-old former wicketkeeper, for his part, said that he was thankful for the opportunity that was presented to him.</p>.<p>"I had enjoyed my cricket playing for the Mumbai Indians, those momentous three years with the champion sides remain etched in my memory. It's time now to turn a new chapter in my life. I am excited, confident and thankful to the Mumbai Indians management for the opportunity presented to me," said Parthiv.</p>.<p>Parthiv, a former Mumbai Indians player, was part of the IPL winning sides in 2015 and 2017. He will now work closely with the coaching staff and the group of scouts.</p>