Kamran Akmal bids farewell to international cricket after 20 years of 'promising' career

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal announced on Tuesday he was bidding farewell to international cricket after 20 years of ‘promising’ cricket.

"To me, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handed over the responsibility of the chairmanship of the junior selection committee, which means there is no possibility of playing more international cricket," Mr Akmal said of his retirement decision.

"After all, every cricketer has to say goodbye to this sport," said the highest run scorer of the first edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Mr Akmal recalled his desire to play more cricket, saying, "I will continue to play league cricket in Australia and the United States in the future."

Believing now was the best time to retire, he stated, "I will not blame anyone for not getting further opportunities in the national team."

Feeling proud to be a member of the Peshawar Zalmi, Mr Akmal stated he will continue to be involved with cricket.

Mr Akmal wore the "green shirt" for 53 Tests, 157 ODIs, and 58 T20Is between 2002 and 2017.