Out-of-favour Pakistan batter Asif Ali retires from international cricket at 33

Pakistan middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33, confirming the news in a social media post on 1 September. He will, however, continue featuring in domestic and franchise cricket worldwide. Asif's last major appearance for Pakistan came in the 2022 T20 World Cup clash against India at the MCG, before making a few appearances for a second-string side in the 2023 Asian Games.

"Today, I announce my retirement from international cricket," Ali wrote. "Wearing the Pakistan jersey has been the greatest honour of my life and serving my country on the cricket field has been my proudest chapter. I retire with immense gratitude and will continue to share my passion for the game by playing domestic and league cricket worldwide."

Since making his debut in 2018, Ali has featured in 21 ODIs and 58 T20Is, scoring a total of 959 runs across both formats. Known primarily as a finisher and power hitter, he maintained strike rates of 121.65 in ODIs and 133.87 in T20Is.