Pakistan Battrr Azhar Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the third Test against England in Karachi.
He is the leading Run Getter for Pakistan in Test Cricket.
He played 96 Tests for Pakistan and scored, 7097 runs at an average of 42.49. He scored 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries in his career
“It has been a great honor and privilege for me to represent my country at the highest level. Deciding on when to call it a day is always tough, but after contemplating deeply, I realized that this is the right time for me to retire from Test cricket. There are many people who I am grateful to in this strenuous, yet beautiful journey. I want to make a special mention of my family without whose sacrifices; I would not have been where I am today,” Azhar said in an official statement to the press.
“Azhar Ali has been one of the most committed and loyal servants of Pakistan cricket. His grit and determination have been an inspiration for many young cricketers, and he is a role model for up-and-coming cricketers. While it is sad that Pakistan will not have a player of his experience in the dressing room to draw upon, it only reflects the circle of life. I hope to see Azhar continuing to play a role in the development of Pakistan cricket and sharing his vast knowledge and experience with budding cricketers,” Ramiz said in an official statement.
