Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Usman Shinwari has announced that he is retiring from international cricket.
The 30-year-old last represented Pakistan in 2019.
Shinwari began his career in 2013 with a T20I debut against Sri Lanka. He later made his ODI and Test debuts, also against Sri Lanka. Over six years, he played 34 matches for Pakistan.
The pacer featured in 17 ODIs and claimed 34 wickets. In 16 T20Is, he picked up 13 wickets. His only Test appearance came in December 2019 against Sri Lanka, which turned out to be his final international match.
Shinwari delivered his best ODI performance in his second game when he took a five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in Sharjah. He repeated the feat with another five-for in 2019, once again against Sri Lanka
He was also part of Pakistan’s squad for the 2018 Asia Cup.