Twitter Reactions: Younis Khan retires from ODIs

Twitter Reactions: Younis Khan retires from ODIs: The Pakistani veteran has announced his retirement from One-day international cricket. The first ODI match against England at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today, will be his last match.

“I have taken the decision to retire after consulting my friends, associates and family members. It is never easy to retire from any form. But I am happy that I have been able to play a central role in many of Pakistan’s victories,” the former captain said.

“I am satisfied with the future of Pakistan cricket as there is no shortage of talent in our country and I am sure the young players will also play with the same passion and adhere strictly to discipline and fitness,” Younis said.

Younis last played one dayers eight months ago in the World Cup 2015 where he plucked only 43 runs and was later on dropped. Despite not being part of the Sri Lanka series, the selectors roped him in for the England series, courtesy exceptional form in Tests.

Younis, who will be 38 later on this month, amassed 308 runs in six innings at an average of 50.33 in the recently-concluded Test series in UAE.

A sublime ODI record will be on display, Younis has scored 7,240 runs with seven hundreds and 48 half-centuries in 264 one-day matches.

A legend of the game, Younis Khan has many followers all over the world. Let’s check out how Twitter reacted to his shocking announcement earlier in the day.

Younis Khan you will be missed and all the best for the future.

— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) November 11, 2015

Breaking: Intikhab Alam confirms that Younis Khan has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. He will be playing his last match today.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 11, 2015

Looks like Pakistan playing in SA Jersey!

Younis Khan gets a guard of honour!

& Pakistan took a wicket in 2nd Ball#PakvsEng

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 11, 2015

Younis khan deserve Guard of honour from both sides #AchaSorry #PakvsEng

— Freaky Alee (@Cric_Freak_) November 11, 2015

Proud of you YK best of luck for your test career n life you are a legend n role model for all youngsters realy a gentleman #YounisKhan

— Haroon Ahmed (@dashyharoon) November 11, 2015

To me, timing of the retirement makes little sense. Playing or not playing this game will have no bearing on #YounisKhan 's career #PAKvENG

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) November 11, 2015

Younis Khan revealed his decision to teammates and management in team meeting ahead of the first ODI. It came as a shock to everyone.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) November 11, 2015

And that's how #YounisKhan caught @AlexHales1 #PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/vLGBXQCPXo

— ITW Sports (@ITWSports) November 11, 2015

Younis Khan gets guard of honour in his final ODI !! #PAKvENG #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/vNUZ5MubIo

— TEAM AFRIDI (@TEAM_AFRIDI) November 11, 2015

How random is that from Younis Khan!! Play for 1 game of a 4 match series then retire from odi's.

— Rikki Clarke (@RikkiClarke81) November 11, 2015

#England bat in Younis Khan's final ODI #jobs #500K #: #Younis Khan's strangely-timed retirement from one-day … https://t.co/j1faYIG485

— trazijob jobs search (@trazijob) November 11, 2015

@talalsid @ESPNcricinfo Younis Khan has a personality disorder. Two months later he would be complaining why he isnt ODI captain

— Haroon Junaidi (@HAJunaidi) November 11, 2015

https://twitter.com/GeoSuper_PK/status/664400149653938177

A great gesture given by Pakistani team to Younis Khan.. This is the type of culture we shud develop.. ?? #PakvsEng

— ASAD ULLAH QASIM (@AQ_781) November 11, 2015

#YounisKhan #ODI batting averages.
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— SAMAA TV (@SAMAATV) November 11, 2015

Younis Khan is "Trending Worldwide" #Legend pic.twitter.com/ROlat9dFRS

— Julien Fountain (@JulienFountain) November 11, 2015

BREAKING NEWS: Younis Khan retires from ODI Cricket. #PakvEng to be his last. #Cricket

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) November 11, 2015

In Tests…
Wasim Akram: 104 match, won 41, lost 27, drawn 36.
Younis Khan: 104 match, won 41, lost 36, drawn 27.#PAKvENG

— Cricket Record (@cricinfo_record) November 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/662289702570053632

https://twitter.com/real_sumaira/status/664409286706135040

End of Younis Khan ODI Career!

Whole England team stood up & applauded

Well played Champ and you were good servant for Cricket!#PakvsEng

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 11, 2015