Former Pakistan Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter, announced his retirement from international cricket on March 15, 2026, ending a career spanning nearly two decades. He played 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is, scoring 6,164 runs with six centuries and 35 half-centuries, and took 315 catches and 56 stumpings. Sarfaraz captained Pakistan in 100 matches across formats, leading the team to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory and the 2006 ICC Under-19 World Cup title. He also guided Pakistan to the No. 1 ICC T20I ranking and a record 11 consecutive T20I series wins. Following his retirement, he is expected to take on the role of head coach for Pakistan's Test team and currently serves as a mentor and selector for youth squads. Sarfaraz expressed gratitude for his career and emphasized his commitment to supporting Pakistan cricket going forward.