#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.

@realshoaibmalik congratulation shoaib bhai on ur wonderfull ODI era u have been a great inspiration for all of us! especially i learned alot from u thank u for everything wish u best of luck future life stay blessed #ThankYouMalik pic.twitter.com/yVlky5dMcd

— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) July 5, 2019

Thank you @realshoaibmalik for all your guidance and support. May you continue to smile and laugh after your ODI retirement. Stay blessed brother. #ThankYouShoaibMalik pic.twitter.com/rtEj1StsX3

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) July 5, 2019

Congratulations @realshoaibmalik on a commendable ODI career spanning over a couple of decades. You’ve made your country proud with all you have achieved & are a true ambassador to the Nation. I’ve enjoyed the times we have played together & wish you all the very best

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 5, 2019

Congratulations @realshoaibmalik bhai on a wonderful career. You’ve achieved so many milestones which you can always be proud of. We are all proud of you. Thank you for all you’ve taught me in & out of the dressing room. 🇵🇰 🏏 #Gentleman pic.twitter.com/m314VJxOx9

— Muhammad Nawaz (@mnawaz94) July 5, 2019

Congratulations @realshoaibmalik on your great odi career. You served your country for 20 long years and played great cricket which is commendable. Just like you served Pakistan in ODIs and Tests i hope you do wonders in T20I too. May your life shine ahead . Inshallah pic.twitter.com/zAkGRSIdsM

— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) July 5, 2019

Congratulations shoaib bhai @realshoaibmalik
on your remarkable 20 years for serving 🇵🇰 🏏Your dedication and hard work is really inspiring! Wish you all the best for the future ahead.#PakistanCricket #ThankYouMalik pic.twitter.com/RFvfXolRaq

— Saad Naseem (@officialsaadN) July 5, 2019

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.

‘Every story has an end, but in life every ending is a new beginning’ @realshoaibmalik 🙃 u have proudly played for your country for 20 years and u continue to do so with so much honour and humility..Izhaan and I are so proud of everything you have achieved but also for who u r❤️

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) July 5, 2019