Sarfaraz Ahmed Announces Retirement From International Cricket

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – Sarfaraz Ahmed, former captain of Pakistan cricket team, has announced his retirement from international cricket. In a heartfelt statement, Sarfaraz described representing Pakistan as the “greatest honor” of his life, highlighting victories such as the 2006 Under-19 World Cup and the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy as career-defining moments.

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Expressing gratitude, Sarfaraz thanked his teammates, coaches, family, and fans for their support throughout his career. “Leading Pakistan in all three formats was a dream come true. I have always tried to play fearless cricket and build a united team,” he said. He also expressed pride in seeing players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shadab Khan flourish as match-winners, and praised the trust of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Sarfaraz reaffirmed his commitment to Pakistan cricket, stating he would continue to serve the game in every possible way.

Career Highlights:

• Played 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is, scoring 6,164 runs.

• Recorded 315 catches and 56 stumpings as wicketkeeper.

• Captained Pakistan in 100 international matches, leading the team to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory.

• Guided Pakistan to the world number one T20I ranking.

• Only Pakistani captain to win ICC titles at both junior and senior levels.

• Awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan in 2018.

Sarfaraz Ahmed’s retirement marks the end of a significant era in Pakistan cricket, celebrating a career defined by leadership, resilience, and memorable triumphs.