Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez announces retirement from international cricket

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has decided to retire from international cricket after a "fulfilling" career. The 41-year-old announced his retirement in a press conference on Monday morning in Pakistan.

The right-handed batter represented Pakistan in 392 international matches, scoring 12,780 runs and taking 253 wickets, besides also captaining the side in 32 international matches.

He was a member of the Pakistan side that won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 in England and Wales.

Overall, Hafeez played in three 50-over World Cups (2007, 2011 and 2019), six 20-over World Cups (2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2021) and three ICC Champions Trophies (2006, 2013 and 2017).

Mohammad Hafeez, however, will continue to play franchise-based league cricket across the globe. Hafeez signed up for Lahore Qalandars in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League, starting January 27.

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(With inputs from PTI)