Veteran Pakistani cricketer Bismah Maroof has decided to hang up her boots, announcing her retirement from all forms of international cricket on Thursday. It came as a sudden call for the 32-year-old, who represented Pakistan in an impressive 276 international matches across formats.
The shocking decision came two days after Pakistan got a 3-0 drubbing from the West Indies in a recently concluded ODI series in Karachi. The left-handed batter took to her social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a heartfelt note about her decision. Maroof’s leadership qualities were on display as she captained the Pakistan women’s team in 96 matches.
“For 17 years, cricket has been not just a sport but a passion, a dream fulfilled, and a journey of growth beyond measure. With a mixture of emotions, I bid farewell to the incredible journey of representing Pakistan on the international stage.,” Expressing her passion for Pakistan cricket in her 17-year storied career, Maroof wrote on her social media.
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Bismah Maroof’s record for Pakistan
Throughout her career, Maroof piled up over 6,262 runs, showcasing her consistent batting prowess. Notably, she scored a significant number of 33 half-centuries in the shorter formats of the game, T20Is and ODIs. Apart from this, she even claimed 80 international wickets for Pakistan.
Bismah Maroof international stats
| Formats | Runs | Average | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| WODIs | 3369 | 29.55 | 44 |
| T20Is | 2893 | 27.55 | 36 |
While Maroof has decided to call time on her Pakistan career, she has stated that she will be available to play league cricket around the globe.
