Pakistani pacer retires at the age of 22, bowls at the speed of 152 KMPH

Last updated:January 14, 2025, 8:34 PM IST

Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah, who bowled at a speed of 152 km per hour, suddenly announced his/her retirement. However, within a few hours he/she also took a U-turn.

New Delhi. Pakistan’s pacer Ihsanullah, who bowls at a speed of 152 km per hour, has suddenly announced his/her retirement. The announcement of this 22 year old pacer’s retirement has created a stir in Pakistan cricket. Although Ihsanullah’s retirement is not from all types of cricket, but from Pakistan Super League i.e. PSL. he/she has taken this decision after feeling ignored in PSL.

The drafts for the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League i.e. PSL were decided on 13 January. No team included Ihsanullah in its draft. Just a few hours later, this pacer said goodbye to this T20 league. While talking to Public News, Ihsanullah said that this decision was not taken due to emotions. This is a well thought out decision.

Ihsanullah said on Monday that now he/she will play only domestic cricket and try to make a place in the Pakistan team. Ihsanullah played his/her first match for Pakistan only last year. he/she has played 1 ODI and four T20 International matches. Ihsanullah, who took 6 wickets in four T20 matches, had to be out of the team due to injury.

However, Ihsanullah took a U-turn just hours after announcing his/her retirement. he/she said on Tuesday, ‘The decision to retire was taken in anger. I have no plans for retirement. he/she said that he/she will work hard and make his/her place in the PSL team. Ihsanullah took 22 wickets for Multan Sultans in PSL 8 in the year 2022. Due to this performance, he/she got a place in the 2023 Pakistan T20 team.