Ex-Pakistan skipper Javeria Khan bids farewell to her 15-year-long international career
Published - 21 Mar 2024, 06:01 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:41 AM
Pakistan’s former captain, Javeria Khan, has announced her retirement from international cricket after a remarkable 15-year career. Javeria Khan will bid farewell to representing her country on the global stage, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and excellence.
During her illustrious career, Javeria Khan participated in 116 ODIs and 112 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 4903 runs with two centuries and 25 half-centuries. Additionally, the veteran cricketer showcased her bowling prowess, claiming 28 wickets for her national team.
The 35-year-old ranks as Pakistan’s second-highest run scorer in both limited-overs formats. Javeria featured in four ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups and all eight ICC Women’s T20 World Cups, showcasing her longevity and consistency on the international stage.
The all-rounder led the Pakistan team in 17 ODIs and 16 T20Is in international cricket. She played a pivotal leadership role during the 2018 and 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup tournaments, demonstrating her experience and commitment to the team’s success.
Will Be Available For League Cricket – Javeria Khan
In a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Javeria Khan announced her retirement from international cricket while expressing gratitude for the support she received throughout her illustrious career.
Khan also mentioned her availability for league cricket while reflecting on the honor of representing Pakistan globally.
“I want to call it a day and announce my retirement, however, I will be available for league cricket. I am grateful to the unwavering support I received throughout my career. I want to thank my family, teammates, the Pakistan Cricket Board, my department ZTBL for their support and guidance at each step, and my fans whose appreciation was instrumental in bringing out the best in me. I have been blessed to hold Pakistan’s flag globally,” Khan said.
I Extend Heartfelt Gratitude To Javeria Khan – Tania Mallick
Tania Mallick, the Pakistan Head of Women’s Cricket, praised Javeria Khan for her remarkable career, acknowledging her contributions to women’s cricket in the country. Mallick expressed confidence that her legacy would inspire young girls to excel in cricket.
“On behalf of the PCB and all cricket fans, I extend heartfelt gratitude to Javeria Khan for her invaluable contributions to women’s cricket in Pakistan,” Tania Mallick said.
“Her glittering records with the bat speak for themselves and I am confident that her illustrious career will inspire many girls in the country to not just take up this sport but also excel at it across many years. As Javeria announces her retirement, we reflect on her remarkable career and services she has rendered for Pakistan cricket. We thank her for her untiring commitment and wish her all the success in her future endeavours.”
Javeria Khan’s absence from the team ahead of the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will create a significant gap for Pakistan as they strive to secure their first title. Her remarkable contributions and impressive performance record in T20 cricket will pose a challenge for the management in finding a player of similar caliber to fill her position.
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