The Andhra Pradesh cricketer also reserved special words for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and former India head coach Rahul Dravid, all of whom played important roles during different phases of his career.
Announcing his retirement, KS Bharat reflected on his journey and described representing India as the greatest honour of his life. He thanked his family for supporting his dream and acknowledged the sacrifices made over the years.
The wicketkeeper-batter also thanked the BCCI, coaches, managers, teammates and support staff who helped him throughout his career.
"To all my teammates I extend a big, thank you for all the moments and achievements together, which helped me in my career and without you all it was not quite possible for me to achieve my dream and play the sport all these years."
KS Bharat thanks Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid
"A big thank you to my IPL Debut captain Virat Kohli for giving me an opportunity to show my skill and come into recognition.
"To my Indian coach Rahul Dravid sir , his guidance from India A to Indian team is unforgettable. With your support I could become an Indian Test cricketer."
"My advice to young players is to dream big and work hard to achieve it. Dreams do come true with grit, discipline, hard work, and determination.
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A look at KS Bharat's cricket career
While his international numbers were modest, KS Bharat enjoyed a highly successful domestic career. In first-class cricket, he played 113 matches and scored 6,102 runs at an average of 36.53. His record includes 11 centuries and 34 fifties, with a career-best score of 308. He also established himself as one of India's most dependable wicketkeepers, taking 380 catches and effecting 42 stumpings.
KS Bharat also had a brief IPL career, playing 10 matches across stints with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. He scored 199 runs at an average of 28.42 and a strike rate of 122.08, with a highest score of 78* and one half-century.
Although his time in international cricket was short, KS Bharat will be remembered as a cricketer who worked tirelessly through the domestic circuit and eventually fulfilled his dream of representing India at the highest level.
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