#ThankYouMalik Trends As Cricketers React to Shoaib’s Retirement
Shoaib Malik bid goodbye to ODI cricket as Pakistan ended their World Cup campaign against Bangladesh at Lord’s.
Former captain Shoaib Malik bid goodbye to ODI cricket as Pakistan ended their ICC World Cup campaign with a 94-run win against Bangladesh at Lord’s on Friday, 5 July.
The 37-year-old did not play the final group match on Friday, but came on to the field and received a guard of honour as he led the team off the field.
Following his retirement announcement, fellow teammates took to twitter and wished him luck for the future.
Here is a look at how cricketers reacted to Malik’s retirement.
Sania Mirza Reacts to Shoaib Malik’s Retirement
Even Indian tennis player and Shoaib Malik’s wife Sania Mirza took to Twitter reacting to Shoaib Malik’s retirement.
"Every story has an end, but in life every ending is a new beginning. You (Shoaib) have proudly played for your country for 20 years and you continue to do so with so much honour and humility. Izhaan and I are so proud of everything you have achieved,” she wrote.
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