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Remarkable Cricket Comebacks: Legends who defied retirement and returned to shine
#Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
Shahid Afridi (Source: Twitter)
Shahid Afridi, the former captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, amazed everyone with his strong determination as he made comebacks from retirement multiple times throughout his impressive career. His name stands out in the history of cricket, not just for his performance on the field but also for his decisions to retire and then return to play. In 2006, he took a break from playing Test matches but made a U-turn in just two weeks. In 2010, he was awarded the captaincy of the side.
He led the team in a single Test match before stepping away from that role again. After leaving the field with a crushing defeat against India in the 2011 ODI World Cup in a dramatic fashion due to disagreements with coach Waqar Younis, He made an inspiring return to the ODI team in 2011 under the leadership of Misbah-ul-Haq. He continued to play until the 2015 World Cup, showing his dedication to the game. In 2017, he finally announced his retirement, and since then he hasn’t made a comeback.
