Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof has immediately retired from all forms of cricket following the team’s poor performance in the ODI series against West Indies.
Bismah began her ODI career against India in 2006 and debuted in T20 internationals against Ireland in 2009. Over her career, the left-handed batter became the most capped Pakistan women’s cricketer, playing in 276 international matches. She scored 6,262 runs, including 33 half-centuries, and took 80 wickets with her right-arm leg spin.
She led Pakistan in 96 international matches and played a pivotal role in winning Gold Medals at the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014.
Bismah participated in four ICC Women’s 50-over World Cups (2009, 2013, 2017, and 2022) and captained the 2022 team in New Zealand. She also appeared in eight ICC Women’s T20 World Cup editions and led the team in the 2020 and 2023 tournaments in Australia and South Africa, respectively.
On her retirement, Bismah stated, “It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges, victories, and unforgettable memories. I am grateful to my family for their unwavering support from the start of my cricketing journey until now.”
She thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their support and for implementing a parental policy that allowed her to continue playing while being a mother.
As Head of Women’s Cricket, Tania Mallick praised Bismah’s significant contributions to Pakistan women’s cricket. “We are indebted to Bismah for her commitment and invaluable services. On behalf of the PCB, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and wish her all the best in her future endeavours,” Mallick said.
