First Female Cricketer From Balochistan Announces Retirement from International Cricket

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Nahida Khan who has represented Pakistan in 3 World Cups (50 overs) and 4 T20 World Cups has announced her retirement from the international cricket. Khan played her first match in Bogra, Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in 2009 and has been playing international cricket for more than 14 years now.

Nahida Khan is also the first female cricketer to represent Pakistan nationally and internationally. During her career, she had played over 120 international matches where she made a score of 2,014 runs and a wicket.

Nahida Khan also holds the record for the most catches in an ODI innings. Besides she has also tried her luck in coaching and was assigned the role of an assistant coach of Blasters in Pakistan Cup Woman’s Cricket.

On announcing her retirement, Nahida said, “I am grateful to the unwavering support I received throughout my career. I want to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and the Pakistan Cricket Board for their guidance and belief in my abilities. I also want to thank the passionate fans who supported throughout my journey, both in Pakistan and across the globe.”