Younus Khan confirms retirement from one-day internationals
Wednesday 11 November 2015 21:32, UK
Pakistan veteran Younus Khan has retired from one-day international cricket.
The 37-year-old announced his decision prior to the first ODI against England, in which he scored nine before being dismissed by Reece Topley in his 265th and final 50-over match for his country.
Younus, who amassed 7,249 ODI runs at an average of 31.24 with seven hundreds and 48 half-centuries, had earned a recall to Pakistan's limited-overs side after notching 302 runs at 50.33 during the 2-0 Test win over England.
"I am really pleased to announce I am retiring from ODI cricket after deliberation with my family, wife, and close friends," he said.
"I feel satisfied and grateful to almighty for showering numerous blessings on me. It is one of the his great blessings that I, by my own will, have taken this decision to retire from ODI cricket after having retired from T20 cricket already.
"During my 15-year long association with ODI cricket, I always tried my best to play positive cricket for my team both as captain and as a player," he added.
"But now I feel that the time has come when I should call it a day from one-day cricket. I hope that our young players will exhibit the same passion with which I played my game with strict adherence to discipline and fitness.
"I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board, selection committee and my fellow players who always respected and encouraged me.
"It is difficult to bid adieu to the one-day format, but I believe in being sincere and honest with myself as well as with my profession.
"Pakistan cricket has a bright future ahead. We have been the champions in this game once and I believe we have all necessary ingredients to become champions once again."
"I now want to score at least 10,000 Test-match runs," added Younus, whose tally stands at 9,116 following the triumph over England.
