Pakistan’s middle-order batsman and former captain Shoaib Malik has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Malik, who received a gourd of honour following Pakistan’s 94-run win over Bangladesh at Lord’s, took to Twitter to announce his decision. The veteran of 287 ODIs was already expected to retire after the World Cup. Pakistan vs Bangladesh Stat Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match: Shaheen Afridi, Imam ul Haq Shine As PAK Register Consolation Win.

“Today I retire from One Day International cricket. Huge Thank you to all the players I have played with, coaches I have trained under, family, friends, media, and sponsors. Most importantly my fans, I love you all,” wrote Shoaib Malik on Twitter.

Malik was dropped after the match against India at Manchester as he was dismissed for a second consecutive duck. In three matches at the CWC 2019, Malik scored only eight runs and picked just one wicket. He was subsequently replaced by left-handed batsman Haris Sohail, who did a fine job.   Thanksgiving 2024 Dinner Menu Ideas: From Mashed Potatoes With Gravy to Pecan Pie, Here’s How To Make the Most Amazing Dinner on the Special Day (Watch Recipe Videos)

Pakistan’s middle-order batsman and former captain Shoaib Malik has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Malik, who received a gourd of honour following Pakistan’s 94-run win over Bangladesh at Lord’s, took to Twitter to announce his decision. The veteran of 287 ODIs was already expected to retire after the World Cup. Pakistan vs Bangladesh Stat Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match: Shaheen Afridi, Imam ul Haq Shine As PAK Register Consolation Win.

“Today I retire from One Day International cricket. Huge Thank you to all the players I have played with, coaches I have trained under, family, friends, media, and sponsors. Most importantly my fans, I love you all,” wrote Shoaib Malik on Twitter.

Malik was dropped after the match against India at Manchester as he was dismissed for a second consecutive duck. In three matches at the CWC 2019, Malik scored only eight runs and picked just one wicket. He was subsequently replaced by left-handed batsman Haris Sohail, who did a fine job.  'Pakistan has Found Another World Class Bowler'; Twitterati Hail Shaheen Afridi After his Six-Wicket Haul in PAK's Win Over Bangladesh.

Shoaib Malik's Tweet

Today I retire from One Day International cricket. Huge Thank you to all the players I have played with, coaches I have trained under, family, friends, media, and sponsors. Most importantly my fans, I love you all#PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/zlYvhNk8n0

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) July 5, 2019

Guard of Honour for the Veteran

✅ Hugs galore

✅ Guard of honour

✅ Plenty of applause

Pakistan gave Shoaib Malik a fitting send-off as he retired from ODI cricket 👏#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/ESA4q1sLUM

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 5, 2019

The 37-year-old made his ODI debut wayback in 1999 and scored 7534 runs, including nine centuries and 44 half-centuries. In 35 Tests, Malik scored 1898 runs. Shaheen Afridi Becomes Youngest Bowler to Pick a Five-Wicket Haul in World Cup History, Also Achieves Best Bowling Figures for Pakistan in a WC Match; Overhauls Shahid Afridi.

Meanwhile, Pakistan finish with World Cup campaign with a. Win over Bangladesh. The win helps Pakistan finish fifth on the CWC 2019 points table. New Zealand nosh with the same points but due to better Net Run Rate make it to semi-finals of the World Cup.

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