Sania Mirza Post Emotional Message After Cricket Star's ODI Retirement

It was an emotional day for the Pakistan Team as Shoaib Malik retired from the One-day International as Men in Green concluded their World Cup 2019 campaign with a 94-run win over Bangladesh at Lord's on Friday.

According to India Today reports, Shoaib Malik said he is quitting from the 50-over format of the game after Pakistan finished their ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign. Malik did not feature in Pakistan's playing XI for their final group-stage match against Bangladesh but the all-rounder announced his decision while speaking to the press after the team's big win. 

Meanwhile, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who married Shoaib Malik in 2010, wished the cricketer on his retirement with an inspiring quote, adding that she and their son Izhaan are proud of everything he has achieved. "Every story has an end, but in life every ending is a new beginning' @realshoaibmalik, you have proudly played for your country for 20 years and you continue to do so with so much honour and humility..Izhaan and I are so proud of everything you have achieved but also for who you are," Sania Mirza said on Twitter.

A veteran of 287 ODIs, Shoaib Malik admitted it was an emotional moment to call time on his 50-over career, adding that he will continue to play the Twenty20 format. "I am retiring from one-day cricket. I'm sad as I'm leaving the format I loved the most but this will allow me to spend more time with my family and concentrate on the Twenty20 World Cup next year," Malik said as quoted by AFP.

Even former and current teammates of Malik wished him luck for his post-retirement life on social media. "What an amazing 10 years we've had together. You're someone who's built and rebuilt his career and always had a huge smile on his face. Will miss your presence in the dressing room and on field. Sialkot ki shan, always stay happy my bro @realshoaibmalik," fast bowler Wahab Riaz said in a tweet.

"Congratulations @realshoaibmalik on a commendable ODI career spanning over a couple of decades. You've made your country proud with all you have achieved & are a true ambassador to the Nation. I've enjoyed the times we have played together & wish you all the very best," Shahid Afridi tweeted.

‘Every story has an end, but in life every ending is a new beginning’ @realshoaibmalik 🙃 u have proudly played for your country for 20 years and u continue to do so with so much honour and humility..Izhaan and I are so proud of everything you have achieved but also for who u r❤️

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) July 5, 2019

A legend leaves the ODI field for the final time.

Thank you Shoaib Malik 👏#CWC19 | #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/g1tlIsPEK0

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 5, 2019