Times of Islamabad

Former Pakistani skipper announced retirement from cricket

Former Pakistani skipper announced retirement from cricket

KARACHI – Pakistani batsman Azhar Ali has announced retirement from Testcricket after his last match against England in Karachi.

Addressing a press conference in Karachi, the right-handed batsman said,“Everything has its time. This is the right time, tomorrow will be mycareer’s last Test. It was an honour for him to represent Pakistan.”

The former captain said that there were many people who he was grateful toin the “strenuous, yet beautiful journey”.

“I want to make a special mention of my family without whose sacrifices; Iwould not have been where I am today. My parents, wife, siblings, andchildren have been my strength throughout,” said Azhar