At 39, age had reached him, but at that time, he was still the young man who had dreamed of playing the Crick.
Akshay Wakhare, the outside the Vidarbha spinner, withdrew from the Ranji trophy after helping her team win her third title. Vidarbha became a champion on March 2, according to his leadership in the first tickets in the final, which ended in a draw at home. He finished this season with 27 WICKETS to an average of 26.18 and a 4/10 BBI as the third best Wickt-Tomator for his team.
Goodbye for Akshay Wakhare! You may not have reached the XI in the final, but it has retired in one of the greatest maximum of your career! He has been involved in the three triumphant seasons of the Vidarbha Ranji trophy. It ends as the second Vidarbha pilot in Ranji … pic.twitter.com/0gj9pdg4fx
– Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) March 2, 2025
Kerala, playing in her first final of the Ranji trophy, fought hard but could not beat Vidarbha. The arduous work and the discipline of Vidarbha throughout the season earned them the trophy. They also ended up as finalists in the Vijay Hazare trophy of 50 above.
Akshay Wakhare leaves a path
Under the scorching sun on March 2, Wakhare took a look at the field where he had played for 19 years. His teammates celebrated around them, but this moment belonged to him. At 39, age had reached him, but at that time, he was still the young man who had dreamed of playing the Crick.
Wakhare’s last game came in the Vidarbha vs Tamil Nadu game in Nagpur. He had a low day doing only one career and taking a wickt.
Your awkward trip
He debuted to Vidarbha in November 2006 against Kerala. In general, in his 105 first -class games, he took 344 WICKETS and scored 1,048 races.
Wakhare’s trip was not easy. From 2006 to 2014, he played only 37 games. It was a true test of patience. There were times when he doubted himself, but his brother, Anand, always supported him. In the 2015-16 season, Wakhare finally made its advance. He showed everyone that he was ready to shine.
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Wakhare became known for his ability to extract an additional rebound from the field. In the 2016-17 season, he registered his best game figures of 13 for 162. His 49 WICKETS helped Vidarbha to reach the quarterfinals of the Ranji trophy. It was equally cash in the Vijay Hazare trophy, taking 10 Wickts in seven games at an average of 16.70.
He was also part of the Mumbai Indians camp in Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2015 and 2016, although he never had a match. The same was the case with his call from Indian team.
One last time
Despite the ups and downs and being ignored by the selectors, March 2 was not a day to repent. It was a day to celebrate Wakhare’s incredible career. When Vidarbha lifted the Ranji 2024-25 trophy, Wakhare left the field, knowing that his trip had been special. His farewell was a reflection of his dedication to the game.
In a moment of pure celebration, Wakhare teammates raised him on his shoulders, honoring his remarkable career. Wakhare’s retirement marks the end of an era for Vidarbha, but his legacy will continue to be a symbol of hard work and determination.
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