Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik confirmed his retirement from ODIs without making a farewell appearance in his side’s victory over Bangladesh.
Malik said last year that he intended to quit ODIs after the World Cup and he followed through with that plan yesterday.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The 37-year-old will continue to play T20s, but he admitted it was an emotional moment to call time on his ODI career.
“I am retiring from one-day cricket,” said Malik.
“I’m sad as I’m leaving the format I loved the most but this will allow me to spend more time with my family and concentrate on the Twenty20 World Cup next year,” added Malik.
Malik was disappointed to finish on a low note.
“Yes, I wanted to help my team win the World Cup as a senior but at times things don’t go the way you think and that’s part and parcel of cricket,” he said.
“I never thought that I will play 20 years for Pakistan but when you play with hard work and honesty you achieve the best and that happened with me.”
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