Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades.
Sarfaraz represented Pakistan in all three formats, playing 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is while scoring a combined 6,164 international runs with six centuries and 35 half-centuries.
Behind the stumps, the wicketkeeper recorded 315 catches and 56 stumpings, while also captaining Pakistan in 100 international matches across formats.
His most memorable achievement came when he led Pakistan to victory at the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, guiding his team to a historic 180-run triumph over India in the final at The Oval in London.
Sarfaraz also enjoyed success at youth level, captaining Pakistan to the 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title in Sri Lanka.
Reflecting on his journey, Sarfaraz described representing Pakistan as the greatest honour of his life and expressed gratitude to teammates, coaches, family and fans who supported him throughout his career.
