Former Pakistan captain Javeria Khan has declared her retirement from international cricket, while her nearly 16-year journey has come to an end.
The 35-year-old shared heartfelt tidings on social media last Thursday 21.03.21 when she felt both blessed and proud to have represented her nation on the cricket field despite numerous ups and downs. Since her debut in 2008, Javeria has played 116 ODIs and 12 T20Is for Pakistan over a distinguished career.
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) March 21, 2024
Javeria established herself as the country’s second-highest run-scorer in the 50-over game, amassing 2285 runs. In her letter of retirement, the former skipper stated that it was an honor to put on the Green Shirt, and she was proud to be part of a circumstance that grew from a little existence to an international level, despite so many whirlpools.
The participant concludes by saying that she will keep playing league matches after her retirement, showing her desire to express her passion for the game after the international level as well.
The Pakistan Cricket Board praised Javeria’s commitment to the growth of women’s cricket in the country and thanked her for inspiring numerous future female cricketers. PCB Women’s Cricket Team Head Tania Mallick conveyed her best resurrection wishes to Javeria upon her retirement. Her support for the sport has had an enormous influence on future players and their game, as evidenced by her commitment to the game.
