Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel on Wednesday announced retirement from all forms of cricket, ending a 18 year long illustrious career.He took to Twitter to announce his retirement.

He created a record by becoming the youngest wicketkeeper in Tests. Parthiv was just 17 years old when he made his debut for Indian team in the year 2002. 

Parthiv made his Ranji Trophy debut in in November 2004 in Ahmedabad.