Former Pakistan women's cricket captain Bismah Maroof retires

Pakistan's most prominent woman cricketer and former captain Bismah Maroof has announced her retirement, ending a 17-year trailblazing career where she became a champion for women's rights.

The 32-year-old ended her international career on Thursday after featuring in Pakistan's 3-0 home defeat in the one-day international series against the West Indies.

"I have decided to retire from the game I love the most," Maroof was quoted in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement.

"It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges, victories, and
unforgettable memories."

The left-handed batter scored 3369 runs in 136 one-day internationals and 2893 in 140 Twenty20 internationals -- both Pakistan records.

She captained Pakistan in 62 T20Is with 27 wins and 34 ODIs with 16 wins. She will still remain active in league cricket.