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Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar bids farewell to cricket
Karachi, Aug 15: Pakistan`s world record-holding opener Saeed Anwar today announced his retirement from international and first class cricket.
Karachi, Aug 15: Pakistan's world record-holding opener Saeed Anwar today announced his retirement from international and first class cricket.
"I enjoyed my cricket for Pakistan and after 15 years today I announce my retirement from international and first class cricket," he said at a news conference.
The 34-year-old left hander, who became a devout Muslim and grew a large beard after the death of his daughter two years ago, still holds the record for the highest score in one-day cricket. He made 194 against India at Chennai in 1997.
Anwar played 55 Tests and 247 one-day games for Pakistan.
Although Anwar managed to score a century and was Pakistan's highest scorer during their first-round exit from this year's World Cup in Southern Africa, he was one of eight players dropped from the squad as cricket authorities started revamping the team. Bureau Report
The 34-year-old left hander, who became a devout Muslim and grew a large beard after the death of his daughter two years ago, still holds the record for the highest score in one-day cricket. He made 194 against India at Chennai in 1997.
Anwar played 55 Tests and 247 one-day games for Pakistan.
Although Anwar managed to score a century and was Pakistan's highest scorer during their first-round exit from this year's World Cup in Southern Africa, he was one of eight players dropped from the squad as cricket authorities started revamping the team. Bureau Report