Sarfaraz stated that representing Pakistan was the highest honor of his life.
(Speaks) – Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of a stellar career spanning over two decades.
Sarfaraz played 54 Tests, 117 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 61 Twenty20 Internationals for Pakistan, amassing a total of 6,164 runs during his career. As a wicketkeeper, he made 315 catches and 56 stumpings.
He led Pakistan in 100 international matches and captained the team to victory in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, one of his career highlights. Under his leadership, Pakistan rose to the top of the T20 International cricket rankings.
Sarfaraz is the first Pakistani skipper to have won ICC titles at both the youth and senior levels. In 2018, the Pakistani government recognized his services by awarding him the Pride of Performance.
Sarfaraz stated that representing Pakistan was the biggest honor of his life. He cited winning the 2006 Under-19 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy as the highlights of his career.
He thanked his teammates, coaches, family members, and fans for their continued support. Sarfaraz went on to say that captaining Pakistan in all three forms was a dream come true, adding that he has always strived to play courageous cricket and develop a cohesive squad.
He also expressed his pride in seeing players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shadab Khan emerge as match winners.
Sarfaraz stated that Pakistan cricket will always hold a special place in his heart and that he would continue to support the sport in any way he can.
