Ahmed Shehzad, a batter for the Pakistan men’s cricket team, has announced his decision to retire from his Pakistan Super League (PSL) career. Expressing disappointment over not being selected in the draft, Shehzad mentioned that he trusts Allah’s plan for his future.

As a right-hand opener, Shehzad shared that despite giving his best in the domestic circuit to attract PSL franchises, it seems he is being overlooked in favor of what he perceives as ‘inferior’ players. He hinted that his supporters will soon understand the reasons behind his exclusion from the league.

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In his announcement, Shehzad declared that he won’t be representing any of the six franchises in the upcoming PSLs, emphasizing that he is making this decision to preserve his self-respect. He thanked his supporters for their unwavering backing during challenging times and expressed his commitment to maintaining his moral principles, even if it means losing a place in major franchises.

Shehzad concluded his message with a patriotic declaration of ‘Pakistan Zindabad,’ leaving the cricket community intrigued about what he may reveal in the coming days regarding the reasons for not being selected.

A heartfelt goodbye! pic.twitter.com/7NdjpCXjeR

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) December 15, 2023