Proteas Women's stalwart Shabnim Ismail on Wednesday announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket. | Sport24news
The 34-year-old fast bowler played 241 internationals for South Africa.Proteas Women's stalwartThe 34-year-old fast bowler bows out after representing her country in 241 international ODI, T20I and Test matches.
"She will be sorely missed by the team and all South African cricket fans as she continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers during her remaining domestic career in all parts of the globe."After 16 years proudly representing my country, I have come to the difficult decision to retire from international cricket and move on to the next chapter of my life.
I really believe that reducing the amount of cricket I play will enable me to do this, and playing in global leagues is the only way I see to be able to fit in both family and cricket. To my fans - thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Your messages and cheers have lifted me up and kept me going when times were tough. I truly appreciate every one of you.
Ismail ends her ODI career as the second highest wicket-taker, only bettered by India's Jhulan Goswami . Ismail also grabbed the joint-most Women's ODI wickets taken in a single calendar year, with 37 scalps in 2022, including 14 at the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
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