Afridi quits international cricket
Legendary Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket, ending an illustrious and sometimes controversial 21-year career.
The 36-year-old quit Tests and one-day internationals in 2015, but wanted to keep playing Twenty20s despite stepping down as captain back in April last year.
Speaking after his announcement Afridi said, "I have said goodbye to international cricket.”
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Afridi is arguably one of the most decorated Pakistan cricketers of all time.
He played 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 98 T20s.
Afridi has also promised he will continue playing domestic T20 cricket, added: "I am playing for my fans and will continue for another two years."
Staying with cricket, Steve Smith has replaced MS Dhoni as the captain of the Rising Pune Supergiants for the upcoming IPL season.