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Middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, effective immediately.
The 33-year-old took to social media, where he called time on his international cricketing career. However, Asif Ali reiterated that he will continue to feature in league cricket.
“Today, I announce my retirement from international cricket,” he wrote on his Instagram post.
“Alhamdulillah, wearing the Pakistan jersey has been the greatest honour of my life and serving my country on the cricket field has been my proudest chapter,” he added.
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He also thanked his fans and teammates for supporting him throughout his career, particularly passing away of his daughter.
“To my fans, teammates, and coaches, thank you for your love, belief, and support through every high and low. To my family and friends, who stood with me in moments of joy and in the deepest of trials, including the loss of my beloved daughter during the World Cup, your strength carried me forward.
I retire with immense gratitude, and InshaAllah will continue to share my passion for the game by playing domestic and league cricket worldwide,” he concluded.
Asif Ali played for Pakistan in 58 T20Is and 21 ODIs from 2018 to 2023. His last appearance for Pakistan was against Bangladesh in October 2023, during the Asian Games.
Asif’s most memorable innings came against Afghanistan on October 30, 2021, during the T20 World Cup. With Pakistan requiring 24 off 12, the right-hand pummelled medium pacer Karim Janat for towering four sixes in the 19th over in a tricky 148-run chase.
He was also crucial to Pakistan’s triumph against New Zealand later in the tournament, scoring a handy 27 runs off just 12 balls.
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