Sarfaraz Ahmed Addresses Retirement Speculation

Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has clarified that any decision regarding his retirement from international cricket will be a personal one, amidst growing speculation about his future. His earlier remarks, including 'there is nothing left to say', led to assumptions about his imminent retirement, but he emphasized that he remains committed to the sport and open to any opportunities to represent Pakistan again. Sarfaraz noted, 'I am still playing cricket and will avail whatever opportunity I would get,' stressing that he has never demanded a specific batting position. Since his debut in 2007, he has played 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is, scoring a total of 6,164 runs, including six centuries. He notably led Pakistan to their first ICC Champions Trophy victory in 2017 and holds the record for the most consecutive T20I series wins as captain. His last appearance for the national team was during a Test series against Australia in 2023.