Simi Singh: An Ireland dream, a life-threatening detour and the journey home

NEW DELHI: Simranjit Singh, known as Simi Singh in Ireland and across world cricket, had already retired in his mind when acute liver failure brought his career to a shuddering halt in 2024. But on Wednesday, he closed the chapter officially, announcing his retirement and bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 20-year association with Ireland, the country he moved to in 2006 to pursue hotel management, only to find a second life in cricket.Over his two decades in Ireland, the highs were incredibly high, but the lows were devastating as well.“I played international cricket, represented Ireland in the World Cup (T20), scored a century while batting at No. 8 against South Africa in ODIs and picked up a five-wicket haul as well. Recently, I came to know that I have the best economy rate in ODIs (3.99), with Rashid Khan second.