Captain Bismah Maroof announces retirement from cricket

Lahore: Former captain of Pakistan Women's cricket team Bismah Maroof announced her immediate retirement from cricket.

Bisma Maruf said that she is saying goodbye to this game which she loves so much. ‘This journey of cricket has been memorable and these memories will stay with me forever,’ she stated.

The cricketer added that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), fellow players, family and fans supported her in every step of the way.

It is pertinent to note that Bismah represented Pakistan in 276 international matches which is a national record. She scored 6262 runs and took 80 wickets in international cricket.

On the other hand, the head of Pakistan Women's Cricket Department, Tania Malik, says that Bismah Maroof's services for women's cricket will always be remembered.

Notably, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi dissolved the women's selection committee in the first stage after taking action on the disappointing performance of the Pakistan Women's Cricket Team against the West Indian Women's Cricket Team.

After losing the series, the head coach of the women's cricket team Mohtsham Rasheed also said that they did not play as per their preparation. The World Championship points were important which they could not get.