Khushdil Shah Denies Rumours of Quitting Pakistan Cricket

وشدل شاہ کی پاکستان کرکٹ چھوڑنے سے متعلق خبروں کی سختی سے تردید

Khushdil Shah Denies Rumours of Quitting Pakistan Cricket

Pakistani all-rounder Khushdil Shah has denied reports suggesting he was considering quitting Pakistan cricket following his prolonged absence from the national team. Shah, who debuted in November 2019, has represented Pakistan in 15 ODIs and 38 T20Is, with his last appearance coming at the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup last year.

During the continental tournament, the 31-year-old played one group-stage match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and scored four runs before being dropped from the playing XI and subsequently the national side. Speculation grew after a two-month-old interview resurfaced on Friday, in which national all-rounder Abbas Afridi claimed Shah had said he had about four months left to receive a national recall or he would have to leave Pakistan.

Taking to Instagram on Friday, Shah dismissed the claims as "fake" and "completely untrue," emphasizing that representing Pakistan remains his top priority and greatest honour. "There's fake news going around claiming I'm leaving Pakistan cricket and it's completely untrue," Shah wrote, urging fans to disregard the rumours and reaffirming his commitment to the team.