Afghanistan’s top-order batsman Noor Ali Zadran has decided to take retirement from his International cricket career.
Noor Ali Zadran recently concluded his cricketing journey with the Afghanistan national team, marking his farewell in the one-off Test against Ireland. In the initial innings, the batsman struggled, managing only 7 runs off 27 balls. However, he redeemed himself in the second innings with a commendable knock of 32 runs from 72 balls, including three boundaries. Despite his efforts, Afghanistan faced defeat by six wickets.
Noor Ali Zadran’s Test debut was against Sri Lanka, a memorable moment where his nephew, Ibrahim Zadran, presented him with the debut cap. In the Ireland Test, the duo opened the innings together, adding a sentimental touch to Noor Ali’s farewell.
A stalwart in Afghanistan’s white-ball cricket, Noor Ali Zadran contributed significantly in 51 ODIs, amassing 1216 runs at an average of approximately 25. His remarkable record includes one century and seven half-centuries. Additionally, he showcased his skills in 22 T20Is, scoring 586 runs at a strike rate exceeding 100 and an average over 26. His retirement leaves a significant void in Afghanistan’s white-ball squad, given his invaluable experience.
Noor Ali Zadran also had a stint in Test cricket, featuring in two matches and scoring 117 runs at an average of around 30, with a best of 47. Retiring at the age of 35, he looks back on his career with contentment, having been part of some memorable victories for the Afghanistan team.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board recently updated regarding Noor Ali Zadran. They disclosed that the batter has chosen to end his cricket career, expressing his retirement sentiments in a heartfelt post.
“𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐙𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞!Top-order batter @NoorAliZadran decided to call time on his international cricket. He has represented #AfghanAtalan in 2 Tests, 51 ODIs and 23 T20Is and has scored 1930 runs with 11 fifties and a hundred to his name,” the tweet read.
One of the noteworthy moments in Noor Ali’s career was his half-century against India at the T20 World Cup in 2010. His journey began in April 2009, opening the batting against Scotland in Benoni, marking the inception of Afghanistan’s cricketing endeavors.
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