Overview

• Shinwari announced his decision on September 9 via social media, saying it was time to make way for the next generation and that he would keep playing league cricket.
• He represented Pakistan in 17 ODIs, 16 T20Is and one Test, taking 34 wickets in ODIs and 13 in T20Is.
• His standout performances were two ODI five-fors against Sri Lanka, returning 5-34 in Sharjah in 2017 and 5-51 in Karachi in 2019.
• His last appearance for Pakistan was a Test against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi in December 2019, and he later quit red-ball cricket in 2021 after recurring back problems and lost his central contract that year.
• The announcement comes days before Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 group games against Oman on September 12 and India on September 14, with the PCB posting a thank-you message confirming his retirement.