<p>Former India opener Robin Uthappa, one of the heroes of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning national team, on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of "Indian cricket".</p>.<p>The 36-year-old Uthappa, who last played for India in 2015, made the announcement on his social media handles.</p>.<p>"It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket," Uthappa said.</p>.<p>"It's been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket, and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka- wonderful journey of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and has allowed me to grow as a human being."</p>.<p>With theannouncement, the right-handed Karnataka batter is eligible to play in leagues of other countries.</p>.<p>Uthappa was part of the country's 2004 Under-19 World Cup team. He made his India debut two years later and featured in 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India.</p>.<p>He scored 934 and 249 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He has 9446 first class and 6534 List A runs under his belt.</p>.<p>Uthappa has won two IPL trophies -- one for KKR and one for CSK in 2014 and 2021 respectively.</p>
<p>Former India opener Robin Uthappa, one of the heroes of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning national team, on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of "Indian cricket".</p>.<p>The 36-year-old Uthappa, who last played for India in 2015, made the announcement on his social media handles.</p>.<p>"It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket," Uthappa said.</p>.<p>"It's been 20 years since I started playing professional cricket, and it has been the greatest honour to represent my country and state, Karnataka- wonderful journey of ups and downs; one that has been fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and has allowed me to grow as a human being."</p>.<p>With theannouncement, the right-handed Karnataka batter is eligible to play in leagues of other countries.</p>.<p>Uthappa was part of the country's 2004 Under-19 World Cup team. He made his India debut two years later and featured in 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India.</p>.<p>He scored 934 and 249 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He has 9446 first class and 6534 List A runs under his belt.</p>.<p>Uthappa has won two IPL trophies -- one for KKR and one for CSK in 2014 and 2021 respectively.</p>