Pakistan stalwart Bismah Maroof announces shock international retirement
Former Pakistan captain has called time on her 18-year-long international career.
Pakistan star Bismah Maroof announced her retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
Having made her international debut in 2006, Maroof represented Pakistan in 276 international matches, aggregating 6,262 international runs, including 33 half-centuries to go with 80 wickets.
As captain, Maroof led Pakistan in 96 matches, including the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020 and 2023 as well as the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2022.
"I have decided to retire from the game I love the most," Maroof said in her statement. "It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges, victories, and unforgettable memories.
"I want to express my gratitude to my family, who has supported me throughout my cricketing journey, from the very beginning until now.
"I also want to extend my thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for believing in me and providing the platform to showcase my talent. The support from the PCB has been invaluable, particularly in implementing the first-ever parental policy for me, which enabled me to represent my country at the highest level while being a mother.
"I am deeply grateful to the fans whose unwavering support has been a constant throughout my career, wherever and whenever I represented my country.
"Lastly, I would like to thank my fellow players, who have become like family to me. The camaraderie we shared both on and off the field is something I will cherish forever."
Coach told me two matches would suffice, chief selector said better to play three: Shakib 
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put an end to speculations about his availability in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at home, reassuring that he will indeed play the series.
The 37-year-old said that he had discussed his involvement in the forthcoming series with the head coach, the captain, and the chief selector of the Bangladesh team and then came to a decision which determined the all-rounder would play the last three matches of the series.
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