Pakistan women's great Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Former Pakistan women’s captain Bismah Maroof retired from international cricket on Thursday after 276 games in an 18-year career.
“I have decided to retire from the game I love the most,” the 32-year-old Maroof said in a statement on Thursday. “It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges, victories, and unforgettable memories.”
Maroof, an allrounder, batted left-handed and scored 6,262 runs including 33 half-centuries — three ODI scores in the 90s — and bowled right arm leg break and bagged 80 wickets.
She was 15 when she debuted for Pakistan in 2006 in a one-day international against India, and three years later played her first Twenty20 against Ireland.
Maroof took a break in 2021 to give birth to her first child and said she was grateful for a parental policy that extended her career.
“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,” Maroof said.
Related articles
Hetmyer seals IPL thriller for Rajasthan Royals over Punjab Kings
CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Shimron Hetmyer provided the finishing touches to Rajasthan Royals’ last-ov2024-04-26- A look at the best news photos from around the world.2024-04-26
Pair arrested for alleged theft of $20,000 worth of Lego
File image. Photo: Phil Hearing / Unsplash2024-04-26Trump asks appeals court to overturn ruling on Georgia prosecutor
The Georgia case is one of four that Donald Trump is facing. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / Pool2024-04-26President sets key targets for financial sector
By Xu Wei (China Daily) 08:13, January 17, 2024General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CP2024-04-26FBI fears 'coordinated attack' on US homeland
Washington —A surge of confidence by supporters of the Islamic State terror group — reflected in a s2024-04-26
atest comment