LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with former national team captain Sarfraz Ahmed on Sunday, honoring the wicketkeeper-batter following his announcement of retirement from international cricket.
The PCB chief paid rich tribute to the veteran cricketer, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to Pakistan cricket over a distinguished career spanning more than a decade.
Formal Recognition of Services
During the meeting in Lahore, Naqvi lauded Sarfraz Ahmed’s role in bringing successes to the national team and recognized his leadership qualities that guided Pakistan to several memorable victories.
In recognition of his services, the PCB chairman presented Sarfraz with an honorary shield, formally acknowledging the former captain’s impact on Pakistan cricket.
Speaking on the occasion, Naqvi praised Sarfraz for serving the country with dedication and distinction throughout his international career.
“You have fulfilled the responsibility of representing Pakistan in cricket with great honour,” Naqvi told the former skipper.
A Legacy of Leadership and Performance
The PCB chairman emphasized that Sarfraz had played a major role in Pakistan’s cricketing achievements, bringing pride to the nation through both his individual performances and his leadership on the field.
“You have brought success and honour to Pakistan cricket,” Naqvi said, adding that the country’s cricket establishment would always remain indebted to Sarfraz Ahmed for his contributions.
Naqvi further remarked that Sarfraz’s experience and knowledge of the game would continue to benefit Pakistan cricket moving forward, even as his international playing career concludes.
Looking Ahead
While Sarfraz Ahmed has stepped away from the international stage, the PCB chairman made it clear that the former captain’s connection to Pakistan cricket would not end with his retirement.
Naqvi expressed his best wishes for Sarfraz’s future endeavors, noting that the wicketkeeper-batter’s legacy would serve as an inspiration for future generations of cricketers.
Sarfraz Ahmed’s retirement marks the end of an era for Pakistan cricket. The 38-year-old represented his country in 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is, captaining the side to its historic Champions Trophy triumph in 2017—a victory that remains one of Pakistan’s finest moments in world cricket.
The PCB’s formal recognition of his services underscores the esteem in which the former captain is held within the country’s cricketing establishment.
