The former India spinner Pragyan Ojha has announced that he will be retiring from international and first-class cricket with immediate effect.

The left-arm spinner, who made his international debut in 2008 – has played 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and 6 T20Is for India.

The 33-year-old last played for the nation way back in 2013 during a Test match against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Ojha took to Twitter to announce his retirement. He wrote, “It’s time I move on to the next phase of my life. The love and support of each and every individual will always remain with me and motivate me all the time”.

It’s time I move on to the next phase of my life. The love and support of each and every individual will always remain with me and motivate me all the time 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/WoK0WfnCR7

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) February 21, 2020

Ojha also appeared in the Indian Premier League for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians, having played 92 games in the mega-rich tournament.