Published 20:57 IST, January 20th 2024
'Sad to see...': Sarfaraz Ahmed comes clean on reports of leaving 'Pakistan permanently' for UK
Several rumours floated about former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed leaving Pakistan permanently. Ahmed has addressed the assertions and brought out the fact.
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After strife reports of him leaving Pakistan and resorting to settle abro, former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has dressed assertions.
Ahmed has firmly denied Rumours that he has gone to United Kingdom, insisting that he would never consider leaving Pakistan.
3 things you need to kw
- Sarfaraz Ahmed is former captain of Pakistan
- Ahmed led Pak to victory in ICC Champions Trophy 2017
- Rumours flowed about Ahmed relocating to United Kingdom
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Sarfaraz Ahmed puts a full stop to Rumours
Recent rumors say that Sarfaraz, former captain of Pakistan cricket team, has relocated to United Kingdom. se assertions were fueled by concerns about his future in national squ following a string of disappointing performances, including a b performance in a Test match against Australia in which he scored only seven runs.
He would subsequently be replaced by Mohamm Rizwan in side for final two Tests of Australian tour.
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Sarfaraz returned to Test side in December 2022, during a series against New Zealand, following a nearly four-year absence.
Despite recent claims, Sarfaraz has strenuously denied rumors. In an interview with Samaa Digital, former captain indicated that he has plans to leave Pakistan and vised media to verify such information before publishing.
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"I can't even think of leaving Pakistan. Confirm before running such fabricated news," Sarfaraz Ahmed emphasised during interview.
"S to see such news."
Quetta Gliators' manr, Azam Khan, also denied reports of Sarfaraz's departure to United Kingdom. Khan stated that former Pakistan captain h travelled to see his son, who is studying in England, with his family.
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36-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has h an impressive career, helping Pakistan to victory in 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. While re is curiosity regarding his cricketing future, Sarfaraz has indicated a desire to continue playing for Quetta Gliators in Pakistan Super League.
20:57 IST, January 20th 2024