Tue Dec 10 17:09:11 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Cricket Veteran Sarfaraz Ahmed Hints at Retirement
**Rawalpindi, Pakistan** – Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has strongly hinted at retirement from international cricket, fueling speculation about the end of his illustrious career. Speaking to the media Friday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where he will mentor the Dolphins in the upcoming Champions T20 Cup, Ahmed responded cryptically to questions about his future. “Look, as far as my career is concerned… I think I don’t need to say anything. Nothing is left. I know what you are waiting for and it will happen soon,” he said, suggesting an imminent retirement announcement.
Ahmed, who debuted for Pakistan in 2007, boasts a remarkable career spanning 54 Test matches, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20 Internationals, accumulating 6,164 runs, including six centuries and 32 half-centuries. His achievements include leading Pakistan to victory in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating India by a resounding 180 runs. He also holds the record for most consecutive T20I series victories as captain (11).
However, his last appearance for Pakistan was in a Test match against Australia last year, after which he was dropped from the squad. Despite remaining in the Test setup for subsequent series against Bangladesh and England, he remained on the bench, eventually being released from the team after a defeat to England. His last white-ball appearance for Pakistan was in November 2021. While his exact retirement date remains unconfirmed, Ahmed’s comments strongly suggest the end of his international playing days is near.
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