Follow UsFormer Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has not played any professional cricket since September 2024, and he was recently overlooked in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 draft. The 37-year-old, however, is still someone who holds a wealth of experience and hence was recently appointed the Team Director of Quetta Gladiators.
The new off-field role taken up by Sarfaraz has fueled retirement rumours, but the former Pakistan captain stated that he is still an active player and is still keen on playing professional cricket at the highest level.
"I haven’t announced my retirement yet," Sarfaraz said, reported Geo Super.
"When someone has played cricket all their life, it obviously hurts to stay away from the game. There comes a time when every player has to step away, but I try to make the most of whatever matches I get,” he added.
While admitting that his hopes of a Pakistan comeback might be all but over, Sarfaraz insisted that he is still ‘hopeful’ of playing in domestic competitions. The 37-year-old was not part of the 2025 National T20 Cup, which was won by Lahore Region Blues.
"I still keep some hope alive that maybe I’ll get another chance," he said.
"I never said that I have to play for Pakistan. Of course, it’s every player’s dream to represent their country. I just want to perform well in whatever cricket I play and give my 100 percent," he added.
Talking about when he might retire, Sarfaraz said, "When I feel the moment has arrived, I’ll say it myself — yes, my cricket is over now.”
Sarfaraz is the last Pakistan skipper to win an ICC Trophy, having led the team to the 2017 Champions Trophy title.