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Sarfaraz Ahmed Retires From International Cricket Days After Selection Panel Appointment

The 2017 Champions Trophy-winning captain transitions from the field to selection after nearly two decades.

Overview

  • He announced retirement from all international formats on March 15, days after being named to the PCB’s revamped four-member men’s selection committee.
  • He led Pakistan to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating India by 180 runs in the final at The Oval.
  • Under his leadership Pakistan won 11 consecutive T20I series and held the No. 1 T20I ranking for more than two years.
  • Across 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is he totaled 6,164 runs with six centuries and 35 fifties, alongside 315 catches and 56 stumpings.
  • He captained 100 internationals, remains the only skipper to win ICC titles at U-19 and senior levels, and received the Pride of Performance award in 2018.