In a surprise development, one of Pakistan’s most high-profile women cricketers and former captain Bismah Maroof on Thursday announced her retirement from all international cricket with immediate effect. 32-year-old Bismah had to take a long break from cricket, first due to fitness problems in 2020 and then in August 2021 after giving birth to a baby girl. Bismah made headlines when she took her child to the 2022 World Cup. Zeeland. She was the first Pakistani female cricketer to avail 12 months maternity leave with salary policy.
Bismah, a left-handed batsman, made her ODI debut against India in 2006 and has represented Pakistan in 276 international matches, the most by any Pakistani female cricketer. He made his T20I debut against Ireland in 2009. He has scored 6,262 international runs, including 33 half-centuries, and has taken 80 international wickets with his right-arm leg-spin.
“I have decided to retire from the sport I love most. It has been an incredible journey, full of challenges, victories and unforgettable memories,” Bismah said in a statement.
“I would like to express my gratitude to my family, who have supported me in my cricket journey from the beginning till now.
“I would also like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for believing in me and providing the platform to showcase my talent. The PCB’s support has been invaluable, especially in implementing the parent first policy for me, which has enabled me to develop my career in cricket. ” Being a mother and representing her country at the highest level.” Pakistan Women’s Cricket Wing Head Tania Malik said the board will always be indebted to Bismah for her immense contribution to Pakistan women’s cricket.
Apart from captaining her country in 96 international matches, Bismah was part of the women’s team that won gold medals twice at the Asian Games in the 2010 and 2014 editions.
She competed in four editions of the ICC Women’s 50-over World Cup (2009, 2013, 2017 and 2022), captaining the team in the 2022 edition held in New Zealand.
In T20Is, Bismah participated in eight editions of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup between 2009 and 2023 and led the team in the 2020 and 2023 editions.
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