Pakistan pacer Usman Shinwari retires from Test cricket

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Usman Khan Shinwari retires from Test cricket

By Web Desk
November 16, 2021
A file photo of Pakistan fast bowler Usman Shinwari. Photo: Twitter/TheRealPCB

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Usman Khan Shinwari has retired from Test cricket.

The cricketer said in a statement on Twitter that he has now recovered from his back injury and is "absolutely fit", but that he is bidding farewell to the longest format.

"...due to my Doctors and physio advises I have to leave Long format to avoid such injuries in future and prolong my Cricket career.I am Resigning from Red ball," he tweeted.

Shinwari has represented Pakistan in one Test match and played 33 first class matches. He has also played 17 ODIs and 16 T20 Internationals.

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