Published: Mar 20, 2015, 05:59 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 20, 2015, 06:30 PM (IST)
Many fans and former players have reacted to the retirement of Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi following a heart-breaking six-wicket loss at the hands of Australia at Adelaide in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Quarter-Final 3 at Adelaide. The duo had announced their retirement prior to the World Cup and they will be disappointed that their stay at the World Cup was cut short after they crashed out of the tournament and therefore their dream of winning the mega event has ended. READ: Pakistan’s exit from ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Twitter reactions
Pakistan had a shaky start to the tournament as they suffered two continuous losses at the hands of India and West Indies in the first two matches of the tournament. They turned a corner and won the next four matches leading up to the quarter-final and had some momentum with them. But it did not matter as Australia won comfortably leaving Pakistan shattered. WATCH: Australia vs Pakistan Quarter-Final Full Video Highlights
Thank you Shahid Afridi and Misbah-Ul-Haq… It has been a great career for them… #AUSvPAK #CWC15
— Haroon Shareef (@haroonshareef12) March 20, 2015
Oh Misbah also called it quits. Sanga,Mahela,Afridi&Misbah … Goodbyes ,the sad part of this #CWC2015
— M♥ (@Deeksha_7) March 20, 2015
Great Game of Cricket Awesome performance from Australia Good fight from Pakistan Thanks for the services Afridi Misbah & Younus #AUSvPAK
— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) March 20, 2015
In #CWC15 5 players retired from ODI cricket 1) Sanga 2) Mahela 3) Afridi 4) Misbah 5) Younis #SL #PAK
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) March 20, 2015
Thank u Misbah Ul Haq for everything you did for Pak cricket. You are a great ambassador of the game.
— Umar55 (@mdk_gul) March 20, 2015
Thank you Shahid Afridi, thanks for the 351 sixes, thanks for all the entertainment and goodbye. #PakvsAus #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/enG4NfbzvJ
— Ramiz Raja (@RamizRaja45) March 20, 2015
“I wish Misbah all the success as Test and Shahid Afridi as T-20 captain in future.” 2/2 #SupportPakistan
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) March 20, 2015
Shahid Afridi has played 398 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) scoring 8064 at an average of 24 and also has 395 scalps to his credit. He once held the record of scoring the fastest century in ODIs, which he achieved in 1996 against Sri Lanka. Misbah has played 162 ODIs and has scored 5122 runs at an average of 43. The only regret Misbah must be having is not scored an ODI century. His highest score is 96 not out.
