Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announces international retirement

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. The cricketer confirmed the decision via a statement on Sunday, March 15. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) forwarded the announcement via a press release, where Sarfaraz expressed his gratitude to have represented the country at the highest level.

“It has been the greatest honour of my life to represent Pakistan. From leading the U19 team to a world title in 2006 to lifting the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, every moment in Pakistan colours has been special. I am grateful to my teammates, coaches, family and the fans for their unwavering support throughout my career,” Sarfaraz said in a statement as per PCB.

“Captaining Pakistan across all formats was a dream come true. I always tried to play fearless cricket and build a united team. Seeing players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali and others grow into match-winners during my captaincy is one of my proudest achievements,” he added.

Furthermore, Sarfaraz has also said that he will continue to support the game in other ways in his second innings.

“I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for the trust they placed in me over the years. Pakistan cricket has always been very close to my heart and I will continue to support the game in every possible way.”

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