India, Oct. 20 -- Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India, has announced his retirement from all formats of the game, bringing an end to a remarkable 17-year-long career marked by consistent performances and multiple milestones.

The 36-year-old all-rounder from South Kashmir's Bijbehara, who became a symbol of hope for young cricketers in the Valley, informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his decision. Rasool represented India in one One-Day International (ODI) and one T20 International, besides being a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Parvez Rasool told reporters that he felt proud to have been part of Jammu and Kashmir...