Azhar Ali got emotional while announcing his departure from the longer format
16 December, 2022
PHOTO COURTESY: PCB
Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket following the final Test of the three-match series against England.
During press conference, Azhar got emotional while announcing his departure from the longer format.
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"It was an honor for me to play and be a captain of Pakistan in ODI and test cricket, but everything has to come to an end. This is the right time for me to retire from test cricket," said Azhar.
"Karachi Test will be the last test of my international career," he maintained.
With 7,097 runs in 96 matches at an average of 42.49, Azhar is Pakistan’s fifth leading Test run-getter behind Younis Khan (10,099), Javed Miandad (8,832), Inzamam-ul-Haq (8,829) and Mohammad Yousuf (7,530).
Cricket fraternity praises Azhar Ali for his contribution to Pakistan in Test cricket.
Azhar u r a such a pure soul & true ambassador 😍. Huge respect & thanks for serving Pakistan 🇵🇰 with honesty & dignity. Happy retirement & wishing u all the best as always for ur future endeavours. #Respect @AzharAli_ pic.twitter.com/Cfnl7d56e4
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) December 16, 2022
- You have served Pakistan in 96 Test matches which is never an easy task. Remembering your two double centuries & one triple century for 🇵🇰, you have done a great job @AzharAli_ I wish you all the best for future 👍
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) December 16, 2022
Applause and appreciation for @AzharAli_ on a wonderful career for Pakistan. May Allah bless you with success in your future endeavours as well Ameen 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/78L3roEzNd
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) December 16, 2022
It has always been amazing to share the crease with you. Definitely gonna miss your experience on the field @AzharAli_ bhai. Prayers and best wishes for future endeavours. Happy Retirement brother! ❤️🤲🏼 pic.twitter.com/eByHSJklvL
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) December 16, 2022
Azhar Bhai, you have always been one of the best ambassadors of the game. I am glad that I got to share field with you. With a big salute from me to you for all your services for our beloved country, I wish you all the best for upcoming chapter. Happy retirement Bhai! @AzharAli_ pic.twitter.com/UKmyKGdItQ
— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) December 16, 2022
Congratulations on an amazing career and thank you for everything you achieved with Somerset Azhar Bhai ❤️#WeAreSomerset @AzharAli_ pic.twitter.com/M6umdtLDXu
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) December 16, 2022
Congratulations on a wonderful International career @AzharAli_ it was a pleasure sharing it for a little while! https://t.co/db9RfRan92
— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) December 16, 2022
