LAHORE: Star Pakistani spinner Yasir Shah, after a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indicated that he might be retiring from his decorated cricket career soon.
The 39-year-old in an exclusive conversation with the local media, confirmed that he has decided to forgo this year’s domestic season, which is seen as a signal for a formal announcement of his next move.
“I am not going to play domestic cricket this year. If God wills, I will decide my final decision after meeting with the PCB,” said Yasir.
Yasir is considered one of the greatest bowlers in Test cricket for Pakistan in this era as he took 244 wickets in 48 Test matches at an average of 31.38.
The Pakistani leg-spinner was immensely successful in the Middle East where Pakistan has been playing Test matches for almost ten years, as he got 116 wickets at a stunning average of 24.56.
In addition, Yasir did a marvelous feat to go down in history as he became the quickest bowler to get 200 Test wickets as he did it in just 33 matches, a record that highlights his control of leg-spin and great level of consistency.
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Though Yasir has not been part of the national side lately, his role in Pakistan’s Test triumph, especially during 2014-2018 can never be doubted.
The decision he is about to make is expected to be the final one that will come at the farewell of the era of Pakistan’s spin department.
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