From 2010 to 2020, Asad was the backbone of Pakistan’s Test batting lineup, accumulating 4660 runs in 77 games at a solid average of 38.19, with 12 hundreds and 27 fifties.
Pakistan Test batsman Asad Shafiq has declared his retirement from all forms of cricket, citing a loss of interest in the game.
On Sunday, the 37-year-old made the announcement.
“I don’t feel the same excitement and passion playing cricket, nor do I have the same fitness levels required for international cricket.” “That is why I have decided to say goodbye to all cricket,” he said at a news conference after leading Karachi Whites to the National T20 Championship victory.
“I have got the contract from the board and I am looking at it and hopefully it will be processed soon.” Working as a national selector is an intriguing challenge for him, and he plans to stay involved in the game.
From 2010 to 2020, Asad was the backbone of Pakistan’s Test batting line-up, accumulating 4660 runs in 77 games at a solid average of 38.19, with 12 hundreds and 27 fifties.
Asad, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, and Misbah ul Haq comprised Pakistan’s Test batting core.
Asad also stated that he was never pressed to make any decisions in his international cricket career and that he always did what he thought was right. “After being dropped in 2020, I continued to play domestic cricket for three years in the hope of getting another crack at the Pakistan team,” he explained. But, before the season began, I determined that this would be my final season since, at 38 years old, I believed it was time to retire rather than people telling me to stand down.”
Asad stated that he was glad to have been a member of the Pakistan team under Misbah ul Haq, which helped to improve Pakistan cricket’s reputation. “After the spot-fixing scandal in 2010, it was a very difficult time for Pakistan cricket, and I am glad I was a part of the process where we regained the people’s trust in our team.”
