Javeria Khan Pakistan Cricket Legend Bids Farewell After Glorious Career
Javeria went on to represent the Pakistan women’s team in 228 international matches and scored 4,903 runs, which included two centuries and 25 half-centuries. She also bagged 28 international wickets.
She is currently listed as the second leading run scorer in ODIs and T20Is for the Pakistan women’s team and is the only women’s cricketer from Pakistan to have scored over 2,000 runs in each format besides Bismah Maroof.
“I want to call it a day and announce my retirement, however, I will be available for league cricket. I am grateful for the unwavering support I received throughout my career,” Javeria Khan said while announcing her retirement.
“I want to thank my family, teammates, the Pakistan Cricket Board, my department ZTBL for their support and guidance at each step, and my fans whose appreciation was instrumental in bringing out the best in me.
“I have been blessed to hold Pakistan’s flag globally.”Javeria Khan represented Pakistan in four 50-over World Cups (2009, 2013, 2017, and 2022) and in all eight T20 World Cups (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023) held since its inception.
Gold Medal in the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games
She was also part of the Pakistan women’s team squad that won the Gold medal in the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games held in China and South Korea, respectively.
The right-handed all-rounder also captained the Pakistan women’s team in 17 ODIs and 16 T20Is. Among the 16 T20Is, she captained the side in two editions (2018 and 2020) of ICC Women’s T20 World Cups.
The 35-year-old Karachi-born player also participated in the PCB Level 2 Cricket Coach course held in August last year in Lahore.
“On behalf of the PCB and all cricket fans, I extend heartfelt gratitude to Javeria Khan for her invaluable contributions to women’s cricket in Pakistan,” Head of Women’s Cricket, Tania Mallick said.
“Her glittering records with the bat speak for themselves and I am confident that her illustrious career will inspire many girls in the country to not just take up this sport but also excel at it across many years.
“As Javeria announces her retirement, we reflect on her remarkable career and the services she has rendered for Pakistan cricket. We thank her for her untiring commitment and wish her all the success in her future endeavors.”
