Cricketers who dragged on to their careers

Rohit Sharma has only managed 155 runs in 8 Tests, with an average of 11.07 across 14 innings, leading many to believe his Test career may end in Sydney

Virat Kohli’s form in 2024 has been underwhelming, with just one century in Perth, leaving him far from his best in Test cricket

Sanath Jayasuriya’s career fell short of expectations, and he could have retired sooner after accumulating 6973 runs in 110 Tests and 13430 runs in 445 ODIs

Murali Vijay, who last played first-class cricket years ago, delayed his retirement announcement until January 2023

Chris Gayle, though still playing in leagues worldwide, has passed his prime and struggles with form and fitness, offering little to the Windies in recent years

Shahid Afridi retired at 34, but his performances had dwindled, finishing with 8064 runs in 398 ODIs despite his declining form towards the end of his career

Joginder Sharma, whose cricketing career ended in 2018, only recently announced his retirement, possibly hoping for a domestic comeback